Which of the Following Statements About Homology Is TRUE

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about homology is TRUE?

• A) It demonstrates how the same environment can lead to different physical structures.
• B) It demonstrates how different environments can lead to the same physical structures.
• C) It demonstrates that similarity of structures is due to descent from a common ancestor.
• D) It demonstrates that similarity of structures can occur,even in the absence of common ancestors.
• E) It demonstrates that similarity of structures is due to random chance.

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