Question Detail
Question
The evolutionary link between reptiles and mammals is supported by:
Correct Answer
Option B is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
The transition of jaw bones (articular and quadrate) into middle ear bones (malleus and incus) is a key evolutionary evidence linking reptiles to mammals. This transformation is well-documented in the fossil record of synapsids.
Hint
This involves bones that were once part of the reptilian jaw becoming part of the mammalian hearing apparatus.