pangenesis (Meaning)
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pangenesis (n.)
An hypothesis advanced by Darwin in explanation of heredity.
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pangenesis Sentence Examples
- Pangenesis is an obsolete theory that proposed that all parts of an organism contribute to reproduction.
- The pangenesis theory postulated that heritable particles, called gemmules, were present throughout the body.
- These gemmules were believed to be collected in the reproductive organs and transmitted to offspring.
- A modified version of pangenesis, known as the germ-plasm theory, proposed that heritable material was confined to reproductive cells.
- Pangenesis influenced the development of early genetic theories and the concept of inheritance.
- Although the pangenesis theory was later disproved, it played a role in the history of biology.
- The concept of pangenesis resurfaced in the early 20th century with the development of the Lamarckian theory of inheritance.
- The pangenesis mechanism proposed that acquired characteristics could be inherited, adapting organisms to changing environments.
- While the pangenesis theory lacked experimental support, it stimulated research into the nature of heredity.
- Modern genetics has replaced the theory of pangenesis with the understanding of DNA and genetic inheritance.
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An hypothesis advanced by Darwin in explanation of heredity.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Pangenesis is an obsolete theory that proposed that all parts of an organism contribute to reproduction.
The pangenesis theory postulated that heritable particles, called gemmules, were present throughout the body.
These gemmules were believed to be collected in the reproductive organs and transmitted to offspring.
A modified version of pangenesis, known as the germ-plasm theory, proposed that heritable material was confined to reproductive cells.
