Members of Two Different Species Possess a Similar-Looking Structure That

question 9

Multiple Choice

Members of two different species possess a similar-looking structure that they use in a similar fashion to perform the same function. Which information would best help distinguish between an explanation based on homology versus one based on convergent evolution?

• A) The two species live at great distance from each other.
• B) The two species share many proteins in common, and the nucleotide sequences that code for these proteins are almost identical.
• C) The sizes of the structures in adult members of both species are similar in size.
• D) Both species are well adapted to their particular environments.

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