The Theory of Common Ancestry Holds That

question 29

Multiple Choice

The theory of common ancestry holds that

• A) no species is ranked higher than any other in the taxonomy.
• B) similar species are descended from a common ancestor.
• C) similar species are able to interbreed.
• D) all species reproduce in a similar ("common") way.

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Definitions:

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