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Vestigial organ ______ present in human body is proof of evolution. - Science and Technology 2

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Question

Vestigial organ ______ present in human body is proof of evolution.

Options

  • Human hand  

  • Appendix   

  • Ear muscles

  • Tail-bone

  • Gradual development 

  • Mutation

  • Gene

  • Transcription

  •  Translocation

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Solution

Vestigial organ appendix present in human body is proof of evolution.

Explanation:

Appendix, which is useless to human, is useful and fully functional organ in ruminants. Similarly, muscles of ear pinna, which are useless to human, are useful in monkeys for movement of ear pinna. Various vestigial organs like tail-bone (coccyx), wisdom teeth, and body hairs are present in body of human being.

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Notes

Above question has three possible answers, [Option (B), (C) and (D)]. 

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Chapter 1: Heredity and Evolution - Exercises [Page 11]

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Balbharati Science and Technology 2 [English] Standard 10 Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 1 Heredity and Evolution
Exercises | Q 3.5 | Page 11
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