The theory of inheritance of acquired character was propounded by

Answer: Option C

The theory of inheritance of acquired character was propounded by J.B. Lamarck. Lamarck is best known for his Theory of Inheritance of Acquired Characteristics, first presented in 1801 (Darwin's first book dealing with natural selection was published in 1859): If an organism changes during life in order to adapt to its environment, those changes are passed on to its offspring.