Free Flashcard From Biology I Chapter 22
Question:
Structures as different as human arms, bat wings, and dolphin
flippers contain many of the same bones, these bones having developed
from very similar embryonic tissues. How do biologists interpret these
similarities? A) By identifying the bones as being homologous B) By the principle of convergent evolution C) By proposing that humans, bats, and dolphins share a common ancestor D) A and C only E) A, B, and C
Answer:
D