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The preserved remains or impressions of ancient organisms found in rocks are:

Answer: fossils.

  • A fossils
  • B living cells
  • C isolated genes
  • D fresh tissues

Correct answer: A. fossils

Explanation: Fossils provide direct evidence of past life and evolution.

Simple Phylogenetic TreeCommon ancestorLineage ALineage BLineage C1Lineage C2Branch points represent speciation events from a shared ancestor

A simple phylogenetic tree: a common ancestor branches into several descendant lineages over time, with each branch point marking a speciation event.

Concept context

Origin of life, Darwin's theory, natural selection, speciation, and evidence for evolution.

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