Although Birds and Mammals Descended from Different Ancestors, They Both

question 33

Multiple Choice

Although birds and mammals descended from different ancestors, they both have a four-chambered heart. This is the result of

• A) the simplification of the cardiovascular system.
• B) the necessity for rapid movement of blood.
• C) convergent evolution.
• D) genetic aberrations that resulted from mistakes in somatic cell division.

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