The study of homologous structures in mature organisms provides evidence for the evolutionary relationships among certain groups of organisms. Which field of study includes this evidence of evolution?
A
Comparative cytology
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B
Biochemistry
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C
Geology
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D
Comparative anatomy
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Solution
The correct option is D Comparative anatomy Comparative cytology deals with the study of cells, their origin, structure, function etc.
Biochemistry is the branch of science which deals with the study of chemical processes within living organisms.
Geology deals with the study of the history of earth with the help of rocks and other materials.
Anatomy is the study of the form and structure of the body. Comparing the anatomy gives evidence for the adaptive changes that organisms have undergone in the course of evolution from common ancestors. Homologous organs provide evidence for the evolutionary relationships among different groups of organisms.