Dr.Anderson is interested in how the brains of Old World monkeys evolved over time.She studies brain:
A)ontology.
B)adaptation.
C)phylogeny.
D)plasticity.

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Phylogeny refers to the evolutionary history and relationships among species. Since Dr. Anderson is studying how the brains of Old World monkeys evolved over time, she is interested in their evolutionary history, making phylogeny the best choice. Ontology is the study of the development of organisms, while adaptation refers to how organisms have changed to fit their environment, and plasticity refers to the brain's ability to change and adapt.

DrAnderson Is Interested in How the Brains of Old World