Archaeopteryx fossils show that the animal had feathers like a bird. it also had a bony tail, teeth, and claws on its wings like a reptile. scientists claim this is evidence of a common ancestor. what makes this a sound claim? birds and reptiles are warm-blooded organisms. archaeopteryx fossils share traits with both birds and reptiles. reptile species show evolutionary advantages over birds. fossils of birds, archaeopteryx, and reptiles were found together.

What is the difference between sex-linked traits and autosomal traits in humans? a. sex-linked traits can only be passed from fathers to sons, while autosomal traits can be passed on from both parents to offspring of any sex. b. sex-linked traits are passed on through the x and y chromosomes, while autosomal traits are passed on through the other 22 chromosomes. c. sex-linked traits only affect females, while autosomal traits affect both males and females. d. sex-linked traits refer to genes that are on the x and y chromosomes, while autosomal traits refer to genes on all 23 chromosomes.