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Vertebrate embryos all follow a very similar developmental process. Which statement could explain this similarity?(1 point)
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All vertebrates develop a backbone that protects the spinal cord.
All vertebrates develop a backbone that protects the spinal cord.

All vertebrates inherit the same sequence of DNA from their parents.
All vertebrates inherit the same sequence of DNA from their parents.

All vertebrates require the same nutrients during embryological development.
All vertebrates require the same nutrients during embryological development.

All vertebrates live in similar environments which require the same adaptations.

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All vertebrates inherit the same sequence of DNA from their parents.

Explanation: Vertebrates share conserved developmental genes (e.g., Hox genes) from a common ancestor, so their embryological development follows a similar pattern.