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An important evidence in favour of organic evolution is the occurrence of

1. Analogous and vestigial organs
2. Homologous organs only
3. Homologous and analogous organs
4. Homologous and vestigial organs

Correct answer: Homologous and vestigial organs

Solution

Homologous organs indicate a common evolutionary origin even if their functions differ, while vestigial organs are remnants of structures that were useful in ancestors. Together, they strongly support organic evolution.

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