Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE Regarding Eyes

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding eyes?

• A)Given the lack of any evolutionarily conserved genes between Drosophila, marine life, and mammals, it is most likely that eyes evolved independently in these organisms.
• B)Only compound eyes possess opsin, providing evidence that eyes evolved independently in vertebrates and invertebrates.
• C)Despite outward differences, eye anatomy-even between the eyes of planarians and humans-is remarkably similar.
• D)None of the answer options is correct.

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Definitions:

Research Hypothesis

A statement made by a researcher that predicts a relationship between two or more variables.

Null Hypothesis

A statement used in statistical testing indicating no association or effect between two or more variables.

Binomial Variable

A type of variable that has two possible outcomes (such as success/failure, yes/no, true/false) in a series of experiments.

Race

A social construct used to categorize humans into large and distinct populations or groups by anatomical, cultural, ethnic, genetic, geographical, historical, linguistic, religious, or social affiliation.