WAEC Biology 2011 Question 59

Question 59

Evolution

A vestigial structure in humans is

  1. A.earlobe.
  2. B.toe bone.
  3. C.tail bone.
  4. D.spleen.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (tail bone.)

Explanation

The tail bone (coccyx) is a reduced remnant of a tail that has no real function in humans: a vestigial structure.