AIIMS2005Zoology-Evolution

AIIMS 2005 Zoology Evidence of Evolution Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

Assertion : Comparative biochemistry provides a strong evidence in favour of common ancestry of living beings.

Reason : Genetic code is universal.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If both assertion and reason are false.

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

Convincing evidence of common ancestry comes from the similarities in the biochemical composition, reactions and physiological activities of living beings.

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