The Fossilized Remains of Two Different Species Are Found and Scientists

question 32

Multiple Choice

The fossilized remains of two different species are found and scientists are interested in determining the evolutionary relationship of the two species.Which of the following could be used to determine the relatedness?

• A)homologous structures
• B)vestigial structures
• C)biogeography
• D)All of the choices could be examined to determine relatedness.

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