Read the following statements and choose the correct option.
Statement A: Similarities in proteins and genes among diverse organisms indicates common ancestry.
Statement B: Humans and chimpanzees also show biochemical similarities.

1. Both Statement A and Statement B are correct
2. Both Statement A and Statement B are incorrect
3. Only Statement A is correct
4. Only Statement B is correct
Subtopic:  Introduction to Human Evolution | Evolution of Homo Sapiens | Biochemical Evidences |
 90%
Level 1: 80%+
Hints

Similarity in the amino acid sequence of cytochrome c among different organisms supports which of the following?
1. Evolution by genetic drift
2. Convergent evolution due to similar environment
3. Molecular homology and common ancestry
4. Independent origin of life
Subtopic:  Biochemical Evidences |
 77%
Level 2: 60%+
Please attempt this question first.
Hints
Please attempt this question first.

Consider the given two statements:
Statement I: Molecular homology, such as similarities in DNA sequences, provides evidence for common ancestry among organisms.
Statement II: Proteins and genes performing similar functions in different organisms often exhibit identical sequences, indicating that evolutionary processes preserved these sequences across diverse species.
1. Statement I is correct; Statement II is incorrect
2. Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is incorrect
3. Statement I is correct; Statement II is correct
4. Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is correct
Subtopic:  Biochemical Evidences |
 81%
Level 1: 80%+
Please attempt this question first.
Hints
Please attempt this question first.

advertisementadvertisement