Asked by Savannah Sullivan on Jul 02, 2024

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Homologous structures share ____.​

A) ​function
B) ​all the same bones
C) ​ancestry
D) ​size
E) ​shape

Homologous Structures

Body structures that are similar in different lineages because they evolved in a common ancestor.

Ancestry

The lineage or heritage of an individual or group, traced through generations.

  • Understand the significance of homologous structures and developmental genetics in demonstrating evolutionary relationships.
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Mohamed OsmanJul 02, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Homologous structures share ancestry, meaning they have a similar structure and arrangement of bones or tissues because they evolved from a common ancestor. This does not necessarily mean they have the same function, size, or shape in modern organisms.