Homologous Structures Such as the Bones in Wings, Flippers, and Arms

question 75

Multiple Choice

Homologous structures such as the bones in wings, flippers, and arms are most closely concerned with

• A) comparative anatomy.
• B) biogeography.
• C) the fossil record.
• D) comparative embryology.
• E) comparative biochemistry.

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