In 1822, an Arkansas farmer discovered a fossil when a hill collapsed on his property. The farmer sent the bones to the Philadelphia society to be reviewed by scientists where it was determined that the bones were from a whale. Through research, the scientists discovered whales have a vestigial structure that includes a pelvic girdle and hind limbs.  Which evidence best supports the theory that organisms, such as whales, have common ancestry and have evolved?  Select all that apply. Group of answer choices   A/Ostriches and emus are flightless birds.   B/Ancient cave paintings depict humans and bulls thousands of years ago.   C/More than 96% of human DNA is identical to chimpanzee DNA.   D/In the early stages of embryonic development, humans, rabbits, fish, and salamanders look very similar.

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In 1822, an Arkansas farmer discovered a fossil when a hill collapsed on his property. The farmer sent the bones to the Philadelphia society to be reviewed by scientists where it was determined that the bones were from a whale. Through research, the scientists discovered whales have a vestigial structure that includes a pelvic girdle and hind limbs. 

Which evidence best supports the theory that organisms, such as whales, have common ancestry and have evolved?  Select all that apply.

Group of answer choices
 
A/Ostriches and emus are flightless birds.
 
B/Ancient cave paintings depict humans and bulls thousands of years ago.
 
C/More than 96% of human DNA is identical to chimpanzee DNA.
 
D/In the early stages of embryonic development, humans, rabbits, fish, and salamanders look very similar.
 
E/Scientists discovered eight genetic variants in four regions of the human genome that influence skin color ranging from very light to very dark. 
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