Which fact best supports the hypothesis of one common ancestor for all life?

A) DNA sequences from bacteria can be transferred to plants and other organisms.
B) Species in some groups have homologous anatomical structures.
C) Embryonic development is similar for all chordates.
D) Species in similar geographic locations show structural similarities.


A

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