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Question
Write a short note based on the information known to you.
Embryology
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Solution
- Embryology is the study of the formation and development of the embryo and fetus.
- Embryology is used as one of the pieces of evidence of evolution.
- Comparative studies of embryos in vertebrates show that there is considerable similarity at the initial stages, but this similarity gradually decreases.
- This similarity in embryonic development reflects the common origin of organisms.
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