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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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

an extra digit on both hands used for grasping

Answer 1

The correct response is:

a toe that does not contribute to movement

This example depicts a vestigial organ in a transitional fossil, as it suggests a feature that was once functional in ancestral organisms but has lost its primary purpose in more derived organisms.