Which of the Following Statements About the Evolution of Eyes

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the evolution of eyes is false?

• A)The eyes of a fly,a squid,a human,and a planarian are homoplastic.
• B)The eyes of a fly,a squid,a human,and a planarian evolved through convergence.
• C)The eyes of vertebrates are homologous.
• D)Different animal groups use different genes to code for eye development.
• E)The common ancestor of most animal groups probably had the ability to detect light.

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