Question

When Charles Darwin considered some of the unique structures found in modern animals, like the feathered wings of birds, he famously proposed that modern animals must have evolved from earlier forms that lacked those structures. He also predictedA.that it would be impossible to find fossil evidence for this idea because the fossil record is so incomplete. B.that genetic evidence would show that all organisms share a common ancestor. C.that fossils would be found with structures that are intermediate between early and modern forms. D.that fossil evidence would instead show that all modern animals have always existed in their present form.

Answer 1

Charles Darwin’s study of evolution predicts that genetic evidence would show that all organisms share a common ancestor.

Option: (B)

Explanation:

• Through his "theory of evolution", Darwin found that the species exist and new species form based on natural selection.
• He studied the animals and birds in Galapagos island for his evolution theory.

The four key points of Darwin's Theory of Evolution:

• individuals of any species are not identical;

• genes are passed from one 'generation' to another;

• more offspring are born than can survive;

• only the 'survivors of the competition' for the resources will reproduce.