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Date May 2012 Marks available 1 Reference code 12M.1.SL.TZ1.21
Level Standard level Paper Paper 1 Time zone Time zone 1
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Question

What characteristics describe homologous structures?

A. They have the same ancestral origin but may have different functions.
B. They have the same ancestral origin and always have the same function.
C. They have different ancestral origins and may have different functions.
D. They have different ancestral origins but always have the same function.

Markscheme

A

Examiners report

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Syllabus sections

Core » Topic 5: Evolution and biodiversity » 5.1 Evidence for evolution
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