Which statement describes a limitation of these methods?
(1 point)
Responses
They can show false relationships between organisms that are not reflected in the DNA.
They can show false relationships between organisms that are not reflected in the DNA.
They are not reliable evidence of how the body structures of organisms evolved.
They are not reliable evidence of how the body structures of organisms evolved.
They are no longer relevant because the fossil record is complete.
They are no longer relevant because the fossil record is complete.
They cannot be used to determine when species evolved.
1 answer
The correct response that describes a limitation of relying on the fossil record and comparative anatomy is:
They can show false relationships between organisms that are not reflected in the DNA.
This statement highlights the potential for misleading conclusions about evolutionary relationships based solely on morphology or fossil evidence, as these methods may not accurately reflect the genetic relationships among species.
