Which of the Following Statements Offers the Best Definition of Evolution

question 72

Multiple Choice

 Which of the following statements offers the best definition of evolution?

• A) Evolution describes descent with modifications from a common ancestor.
• B) Evolution describes how humans evolved from chimpanzees.
• C) Evolution describes the origin of life from the big bang.
• D) Evolution describes the transmission of dominant and recessive traits to offspring.

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Definitions:

Ceruminous Glands

Specialized sweat glands located in the ear canal that produce earwax (cerumen) as a protective barrier.

Mammary Glands

Specialized organs in mammals that produce milk to nourish newborns.

Sweat Glands

Specialized glands in the skin responsible for the production and excretion of sweat, playing a key role in temperature regulation and waste excretion.

Proximal Portion

Describes the part of a limb or structure that is closest to the center of the body.