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ZOO 102 Practice Questions ZOO 102 4 Objective Question
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21. In systematics, homology refers to
Options
A Similarity due to convergent evolution
B Similarity due to shared ancestry
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C A synonym for analogy
D The absence of any similarity
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Homologous characteristics are structures in different species that share common evolutionary ancestral origins.

Hint

Homologous traits derive from common ancestral heritage.

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Course: ZOO 102
Topic: Practice Questions ZOO 102 4
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 540 of 737
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