JAMB Biology 2012 Objective — Question 50
Question 50 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Biology 2012 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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From his study of Galapagos finches, Darwin derived his theory of evolution from
- A. comparative anatomyCorrect
- B. comparative physiology
- C. fossil remains
- D. comparative embryology
Explanation
Darwin observed that the finches had dissimilar beaks. He therefore concluded that natural selection shaped the beaks differently. Since anatomy deals with body structures, it can be said that he derived his theory of evolution from comparative anatomy.
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