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BIO 101 Classification and Evolution of living things Objective Question
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The presence of tails and limb buds in vertebrate embryos, which may not be present in adults, is evidence for:
Options
A Divergent evolution
B A common ancestor
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C Acquired characteristics
D Spontaneous generation
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

All vertebrate embryos have homologous structures like tails and limb buds that may not be present in adults, suggesting they share a common ancestor.

Hint

Similarities during development point to shared evolutionary history.

Question Info

Course: BIO 101
Topic: Classification and Evolution of living things
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1035 of 2556
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