The Evolutionary Tree of the Vertebrates Supports Which Conclusion

question 4

Multiple Choice

The evolutionary tree of the vertebrates supports which conclusion?

• A)The blacktip reef shark, Carcharhinus melanopterus, evolved before any mammals existed.
• B)The DNA of humans and turtles will show more similarities than any comparison involving any fish or amphibian.
• C)The embryos of fish, amphibians, and reptiles would be indistinguishable from those of a human.
• D)All of the above are valid conclusions.

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