Question

A bat wing, a primate arm, and the front leg of a cat all have similar bone structures where one bone is attached at the shoulder, two bones in the forearm, a series of wrist bones, and digits. Based on this evidence what conclusion can be drawn?

• A. Cats, bats, and primates evolved in similar environmental conditions
• B. Cats, bats, and primates have common ancestor with the same bone configuration
• C. Gene flow has occurred between cats, bats, and primates
• D. Natural selection favored this bone configuration in a variety of animal groups

Answer 1

The correct option is B Cats, bats, and primates have common ancestor with the same bone configuration

Cats, bats and primates belong to same ancestral lineage that have diversified to adapt to different environmental conditions, so they have the same basic structure that has suitably modified to help them survive and proliferate in their environment.Also, referred as divergent evolution

So, the correct answer is 'Cats, bats, and primates have common ancestor with the same bone configuration'