Question

Occurrence of vestigial organs abruptly in human beings is called:

• A. Atavism
• B. Dwarfism
• C. Regeneration
• D. Mutation
  %Correct answer

Hint:

Atavism is the reappearance of traits that were once present in distant ancestors but had been lost over generations.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Atavism refers to the reappearance of a characteristic or trait in an organism that had disappeared in previous generations. The appearance of vestigial organs, which were once functional but are no longer needed, is considered an example of atavism.