The author provides information that would answer which of the following questions:
1. What factors cause changes in organisms?
2. What is the theory of evolution?
3. Could structurally different organs have similar origins?

1 only

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2 only

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1 and 3 only

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1, 2 and 3

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Solution

The correct option is D 1 and 3 only
The opening sentence of this passage describes what causes changes in organisms. The fifth sentence says that structures or organs are homologous in spite of great alterations. "Homologous" means "similar in evolutionary origin." Hence, point number three is confirmed. C is the correct answer.
Other options are incorrect.

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The author provides information that would answer which of the following questions:1. What factors cause changes in organisms? 2. What is the theory of evolution? 3. Could structurally different organs have similar origins?

The author provides information that would answer which of the following questions:
1. What factors cause changes in organisms?
2. What is the theory of evolution?
3. Could structurally different organs have similar origins?