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The presence of gill slits in the embryos of all vertebrates supports the theory of


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Metamorphosis

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Biogenesis

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Organic evolution

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Recapitulation

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Solution

The correct option is D

Recapitulation


In the embryos of all vertebrates, the presence of gill slits supports the theory of recapitulation (repeating the early stages of embryogenesis in earlier evolved animals.)


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