Which statement describes a limitation of these methods?
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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.
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The statement that describes a limitation of the methods relying on the fossil record and comparative anatomy is:
They cannot be used to determine when species evolved.
This limitation highlights that while fossil records and comparative anatomy can provide insights into relationships and similarities among organisms, they do not typically offer precise timelines for when specific evolutionary events occurred.
