Question

Evidence in favour of evolution can be obtained from:

• A. Morphology and comparative anatomy
• B. Embryology and palentology
• C. Taxonomy and biochemistry
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

All of the above

Comparative anatomy is the study of similarities and differences in the anatomy of different species. It is closely related to evolutionary biology and phylogeny (the evolution of species). Comparative anatomy has long served as evidence for evolution. It indicates that various organisms share a common ancestor. Morphological interpretations are examined in relation to the concept of homology, and criteria employed for the recognition of whole plants from fossil evidence are evaluated. Morphological studies shows the evolutionary changes.
The field of paleontology is important to the support and understanding of evolution. This is the study of prehistoric life, including fossils, footprints, and past climatic events. As organisms die they become part of the ground. Often they leave behind bones and imprints, which allow us to see what they looked like millions of years later. Embryology, the study of embryos, is another way we can compare evolutionary relationships in anatomy. Many organisms share similar structures that are only present during development, and these similarities suggest a shared common ancestor long ago. Vertebrate embryos also have throat pouches that have different functions in adulthood. For humans they become part of the throat and ears, but for fish they become gills.
Taxonomy and biochemistry also shows the evidences of evolution as they provide information about the evolutionary changes in the ancestors. Thus, option D is correct.