Question

Which statement is true?(1 point)
Responses

Analyzing the DNA of a parent and its offspring is the best way to understand evolutionary relationships.
Analyzing the DNA of a parent and its offspring is the best way to understand evolutionary relationships. - no response given

If two species share an identical gene, it is because they inherited the gene from a common ancestor.
If two species share an identical gene, it is because they inherited the gene from a common ancestor. - no response given

Analyzing the DNA of a population is the best way to understand evolutionary relationships.
Analyzing the DNA of a population is the best way to understand evolutionary relationships. - incorrect

If two species share an identical gene, it is because one species is a descendant of the other.

Answer 1

The true statement among the given options is:

**If two species share an identical gene, it is because they inherited the gene from a common ancestor.**

This reflects the principle of common descent in evolutionary biology, where shared genes among different species indicate a shared ancestry rather than direct descent.