Question
Humans, mice, and giraffes have seven vertebrae in their necks. What can scientists conclude from this observation?
(1 point)
All vertebrates have seven vertebrae in their necks.
These animals descended from a common ancestor.
Each animal independently evolved this trait.
Humans, mice, and giraffes have the same number of bones.
(1 point)
All vertebrates have seven vertebrae in their necks.
These animals descended from a common ancestor.
Each animal independently evolved this trait.
Humans, mice, and giraffes have the same number of bones.
Answers
GPT 3.5
The correct conclusion is that these animals descended from a common ancestor. This is because they share the same number of vertebrae in their necks, indicating a common evolutionary history.