Which Statement Regarding Reasons for Comparing Species in the Study

question 119

Multiple Choice

Which statement regarding reasons for comparing species in the study of evolution is false?

• A) Comparing species reveals the process of linear descent, from the most simple to the most complex organisms, by which evolution created humans.
• B) Comparing two or more carefully chosen species leads to a much deeper understanding of evolutionary processes.
• C) Understanding how simpler animals form and store memories can help explain memory mechanisms in highly complex animals, including humans.
• D) Studying species that have highly specialized abilities, which may be less obvious in other organisms, may uncover evolutionary relationships with other species.