Biology Evolution SZABMU 2024
PMDC Verified Question 7 of 47
The Darwin's observation on discovery and investigation on fossils is called
A
Biogeography
B
Chronology
C
Homology
D
Paleontology
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Official Correct Choice:
Option D: Paleontology
Concept:

Different fields of biological science provide distinct lines of evidence for evolution.

Solution:

  • The scientific study of prehistoric life through the discovery, investigation, and analysis of fossils is strictly known as Paleontology.
  • Darwin used paleontological evidence extensively to show that ancient extinct species shared similarities with modern living species (e.g., giant fossil sloths compared to living tree sloths in South America).


Why other options are incorrect:

  • Biogeography: The study of the geographical distribution of species.
  • Homology: The study of structural similarities due to shared ancestry.
  • Chronology: The general study of time and historical order.

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