AIIMS2004Zoology-Evolution

AIIMS 2004 Zoology Atavism MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

A baby has been born with a small tail. It is a case exhibiting

A

retrogressive evolution

B

mutation

C

atavism

D

metamorphosis

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

There are some rare cases in medical literature which could be interpreted as atavisms, that is the reappearance of our ancestor's organs.

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