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Biology Question on evolution

Biogenetic law as given by Haeckel states that

A

ontogeny recapitulates phylogeny

B

phylogeny recapitulates ontogeny

C

ontogeny and phylogeny go together

D

there is no relationship between phylogeny and ontogeny

Answer

ontogeny recapitulates phylogeny

Explanation

Solution

Ernst Haeckel (1866) called Baers law as Biogenetic law. Biogenetic law states that Ontogeny (development of the embryo) is recapitulation of phytogeny (the ancestral sequence).