Two Fossilized Remains Are Found and Scientists Assume the Two

question 19

Multiple Choice

Two fossilized remains are found and scientists assume the two organisms are different but related. Which of the following would determine the relatedness of these two organisms?

• A) homologous structures
• B) vestigial structures
• C) biogeography
• D) All of the choices could be examined to determine relatedness.

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