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Question
Which one is a vestigial organ in man? a. nails b. coccyx c. hand d. leg
Correct Answer
Option B is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
A vestigial organ is a structure that has lost most or all of its original function through evolution. The coccyx, or tailbone, in humans is a vestigial remnant of the tail found in many other mammals. Nails, hands, and legs are functional.
Hint
It's the remnant of a structure our ancestors had but we no longer need.