Which of the following is an example of a vestigial organ that could be found in a transitional fossil?(1 point)

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an extra digit on both hands used for grasping
an extra digit on both hands used for grasping

a toe that does not contribute to movement
a toe that does not contribute to movement

a tail that is routinely used for balance
a tail that is routinely used for balance

an eye that is an organism's primary way to see
an eye that is an organism's primary way to see

Answer 1

The best example of a vestigial organ that could be found in a transitional fossil is:

a toe that does not contribute to movement.

Vestigial organs are structures that have lost most or all of their original function through the course of evolution. A toe that does not contribute to movement would be an example of such an organ, as it indicates a transition in function. The other options describe functional structures rather than vestigial ones.