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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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