Which of the following statements about venom evolution is accurate?
A) The earliest venoms evolved after fangs and other parts of the venom delivery system.
B) The earliest venoms evolved before fangs and other parts of the venom delivery system.
C) All reptiles produce venom even if they do not have fangs or other components of the venom delivery system.
D) b and c

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The earliest venoms evolved before the specialized anatomical structures like fangs, which are part of the venom delivery system. This suggests that venom as a biochemical tool for predation and defense predates the evolution of the complex apparatus used by some animals to inject it.

Which of the Following Statements About Venom Evolution Is Accurate