| Date | November 2016 | Marks available | 1 | Reference code | 16N.1.SL.TZ0.20 |
| Level | Standard level | Paper | Paper 1 | Time zone | TZ0 |
| Command term | Identify | Question number | 20 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
Which evidence for evolution do the common features in the bone structure of vertebrate limbs provide?
A. Adaptive radiation
B. Divergent radiation
C. Convergent evolution
D. Discontinuous variation
Markscheme
A
Examiners report
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