WAEC Biology 2002 Question 60

Question 60

Evolution

Which of the following can be considered as a direct evidence of evolution?

  1. A.Classification
  2. B.Comparative anatomy
  3. C.Comparative embryology
  4. D.Fossil record.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (Fossil record.)

Explanation

Fossils are actual remains of past organisms showing how life changed over time, so they are direct evidence. The others are indirect comparisons.