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16 January, 04:16

Which of these statements BEST defines vestigial organs?

A) vital organs that are functional in all organisms of a lineage

B) vital organs that are functional only in alternate generations of a lineage

C) redundant organs present in an organism, which have been functional in the organism's ancestors

D) redundant organs present in an organism, which will be functional in the succeeding generations of the lineage

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  1. 16 January, 07:50
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    C) redundant organs present in an organism, which have been functional in the organism's ancestors

    Explanation:

    Vestigial organ are bodily organs which are retained in the evolution however over a long period of time have lost their original functions and become reduced in size due to changes in the living habits. They serve as the evidence of evolution. They include caecum and appendix; coccygeal vertebrae
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