During a study session about evolution, one of the students remarked “The giraffe stretched its neck while reaching for higher levels; its offsprings inherited longer necks as a result.” Which statement is most likely to be helpful in correcting this student’s misconception?
A
Disuse of an organ may lead to its eventual disappearance
B
Spontaneous mutation can result in the appearance of new traits
C
Characteristics acquired during an organism’s life are generally not passed through genes
D
If the giraffes did not have to complete with each other, longer necks would not have passed to the next generation
Correct option is C)