Which of the following is the explanation of why bird wings and reptile forelegs are evidence of evolution? 1) similar functions point to a common ancestor.

2) older structures indicates a common ancestor.

3) non functional structures point to a common ancestor.

4) similar structures indicate a common ancestor.

evidence and logical support is essential for a scientist to do in order to maintain credibility. this is because no one can believe without any logic and without any evidence.hence a scientist can maintain credibility by proving himself and by answering logically so experiments prove very beneficial. logical hypothesis give conclusion which is acceptable. therefore, there are two main factors to maintain credibility by a scientist is evidence and logical support.