Question

The theory of evolution indicates that

• A. Man evolved from monkeys
• B. Monkey evolved from man
• C. Man evolved from dinosaur
• D. Man and apes had common ancestors

Answer 1

The correct option is D Man and apes had common ancestors

The theory of evolution states that the organism change gradually in order to adapt easily to the environment. The process by which an organism changes its heritable characteristics for better adjustment to the environment is known as evolution.

Man and apes had common ancestors known as chimpanzees. The chimpanzees during the course of evolution underwent changes and formed a more complex organism like man and apes. They share common mutation rates.

So, the correct answer is option D.