When a body dies, the decomposition process is . a random group of event dependent mainly on the environment

a predictable sequence of step-by-step events

a very destructive process that has little value to the investigation

a very simple process to investigate and interrupt, usually yielding little evidence

b. inheritance of acquired characteristics

Explanation:

the flies were able to keep growing normal wings even though each generation before had their wings clipped. the wings being clipped was an acquired characteristic, but since it didn't affect future generations, it disproved the idea that evolution can be affected by acquired characteristics.