Apentix/AP Biology/Unit 7: Natural Selection/Question
AP Biologyeasymcq1 pt

The forelimbs of humans, whales, and bats contain the same basic set of bones arranged in different patterns to perform distinct functions, such as grasping, swimming, and flying. Which evolutionary concept does this observation best support?

Explanation

Core Concept

This is correct because structural similarities in anatomical parts across different species suggest they evolved from a common ancestor, even though their functions diverged due to different environmental pressures.

Correct Answer

q1_homologous

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