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BIO 101 Classification and Evolution of living things Objective Question

Question

What type of anatomical structures share a common structure but have different functions, providing evidence for common ancestry?
Options
A Analogous structures
B Vestigial structures
C Homologous structures
Correct Answer
D Embryonic structures
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Homologous structures share a common underlying structure but may have different functions, indicating they evolved from a common ancestor.

Hint

Think of the similar bone structure in a human arm, a whale flipper, and a bat wing.

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