Question

Evolutionary history of an organism is known as

• A. ontogeny
• B. phylogeny
• C. ancestry
• D. paleontology

Answer 1

The correct option is B

phylogeny

Correct option is (b)-

The explanation of the correct option

1. Phylogeny is the study of the evolutionary history of an organism.
2. It helps to map the evolutionary history of an organism.

The explanation of the incorrect option

Option (a)-

1. The study of the development of organisms from the time of fertilisation to the adult is known as ontogeny.

Option (c)-

1. The information about the ancestor of a living organism is known as ancestry.

Option (d)-

1. The study of fossils is known as paleontology.

Final Answer: Evolutionary history of an organism is known as phylogeny.