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Evolutionary Relationships — Unit test

Question 6 • Basic Biology S2

Birds and humans are theorized to have a common ancestor because they have homologous structures.Which evidence best supports this theory?

Answer
A
They both have tails as embryos.
B
They each have vestigial structures.
C
They have analogous structures.
D
They have different forms as adults.

Explanation

Homologous structures are similarities inherited from a common ancestor, even if they develop into different structures in adults. Birds and humans both form tails during embryonic development, which is evidence of a shared developmental pattern. Vestigial structures can also reflect ancestry, but the choice that directly identifies a shared feature is “They both have tails as embryos.”

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