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lesson pretestMultiple Choice

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Question 10 • CMS 2026-2027 Biology CREDIT RECOVERY

Siblings have similar traits because they inherit those traits from a common ancestor. How is this similar to some evidence for evolution?

Answer
A
There are many differences between siblings in species today, which shows common ancestry.
B
There are many differences between related organisms, which shows common ancestry.
C
Similarities can be seen among related organisms, which shows common ancestry.
D
Similarities can be seen between siblings in species today, which shows common ancestry.

Explanation

Siblings often share traits because they inherited them from the same parents. Similarly, related organisms can share traits because they inherited them from a common ancestor. These similarities are evidence of common ancestry, so the correct choice is “Similarities can be seen among related organisms, which shows common ancestry.”

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