JAMB Biology 1995 Question 50

Question 50

Evolution

From which group of animals are the mammals generally believed to have most recently evolved?

  1. A.Reptiles
  2. B.Fishes
  3. C.Amphibians
  4. D.Birds.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (Reptiles)

Explanation

Fossils show mammals arose from a group of reptiles called mammal-like reptiles; fish came much earlier in the line.