Question
Mariam was studying fish and mammals. She already knew that sheep are mammals. She looked at pictures of an adult fish and an adult sheep.
Then, she looked at diagrams of a fish embryo and a sheep embryo.
Based on the images, what conclusion can Mariam make about fish and mammals?
A.
Fish and mammals are related, even though their embryos do not share any similarities.
B.
Fish and mammals are not related because their embryos share many similarities.
C.
Fish and mammals are not related because adult fish and adult mammals do not look alike.
D.
Fish and mammals are related, even though adult fish and adult mammals do not look alike.
Then, she looked at diagrams of a fish embryo and a sheep embryo.
Based on the images, what conclusion can Mariam make about fish and mammals?
A.
Fish and mammals are related, even though their embryos do not share any similarities.
B.
Fish and mammals are not related because their embryos share many similarities.
C.
Fish and mammals are not related because adult fish and adult mammals do not look alike.
D.
Fish and mammals are related, even though adult fish and adult mammals do not look alike.
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The best conclusion Mariam can make based on the information provided is:
**D. Fish and mammals are related, even though adult fish and adult mammals do not look alike.**
This conclusion acknowledges the evolutionary relationships between different species, including their embryonic development, while recognizing that adult forms may differ significantly.
**D. Fish and mammals are related, even though adult fish and adult mammals do not look alike.**
This conclusion acknowledges the evolutionary relationships between different species, including their embryonic development, while recognizing that adult forms may differ significantly.