JIPMER2009ZoologyEvolution
Which of the following provides most evident proof of evolution?
Options
- AFossils
- BMorphology
- CEmbryo
- DVestigial organs
Correct answer
A. Fossils
Step-by-step solution
Fossils provide the direct evidences of organic evolution. Fossils may be entire organisms buried in sediment or snow, small part of ancient organisms or impression of extinct organisms, ancient leaf or stem. Morphology is the study of form and structure in organisms. Comparative study of homologous and analogous organs provide evidence of evolution under functional anatomy (tectology). Comparative embryology (study of embryo) provides evidence of organic evolution which is based on basic laws or principles of embr