Which of the Following Statements Concerning Evolution Is Not True

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning evolution is not true?

• A) Unicellular eukaryotes evolved before multicellular eukaryotes.
• B) Fishes evolved before terrestrial plants.
• C) Nonflowering plants preceded the flowering plants.
• D) Reptiles preceded the amphibians.
• E) Fishes evolved before terrestrial animals.

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