Question
Biology Question on evolution
An important evidence in favour of organic evolution is the occurrence of:
A
homologous and vestigial organs
B
analogous and vestigial organs
C
homologous organs only
D
homologous and analogous organs
Answer
homologous and vestigial organs
Explanation
Solution
Homologous organs show structural similarities due to shared ancestry, even if they may have different functions in different organisms. Vestigial organs are structures that have lost their original function over evolutionary time. The presence of both homologous and vestigial organs supports the idea of common ancestry and evolutionary change.
So, the correct option is (A): homologous and vestigial organs