Which of These Would a Paleontologist Be Most Likely to Do

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of these would a paleontologist be most likely to do in order to determine whether a fossil represents a reptile or a mammal?

• A)Look for the presence of milk-producing glands.
• B)Look for the mammalian characteristics of a four-chambered heart and a diaphragm.
• C)Because mammals are eutherians,look for evidence of a placenta.
• D)Use molecular analysis to look for the protein keratin.
• E)Examine the teeth to determine how sharp or ground down they are.

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