The presence of gill slits, in the embryos of all vertebrates, supports the theory of
(a) bio genesis
(b) recapitulation
(c) metamorphosis
(d) organic evolution
Correct option: (b) recapitulation
Explanation:
In the embryos of all vertebrates, the presence of gill slits supports the theory of recapitulation (repeating the early stages of embryogenesis in earlier evolved animals).