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- 1. Multiple ChoiceHumans, birds, whales, and lizards all have similar arm bones. What is the reason for this?The function of these bones is the same in all animalsThey live in similar environmentsThey have a common ancestorAll organisms resemble humans
- 2. Multiple ChoiceThe best definition for biological evolution is?A. When Earth’s processes cause change overtime.B. When rock’s change over time.
C. When a species changes overtime.
- 3. Multiple Choice
An anatomical feature that no longer seems to have a purpose in the current form of an organism
Homologous structure
Analogous structure
Vestigial structure
Developmental Homology
- 4. Multiple Choice
Whales have pelvic bones. What type of structure does this best represent?
Homologous structure
Analogous structure
Vestigial structure
None of the above
- 5. Multiple Choice
Similarity in characteristics resulting from a shared ancestry.
Common Ancestor
Stasis
Homology
Fossil
- 6. Multiple Choice
Species that show similar embryonic development.
fossil record
anatomical homology
developmental homology
molecular homology
- 7. Multiple Choice
What are the oldest fossils and why?
B, C- because they are closest to the top
A, B- because they are closest to the bottom
They are all the same age- because they are all found on layer 2
A, B- because they are found closest to the top
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which of the following can be learned by using the fossil record?
When organisms changed or evolved
when organisms appeared on Earth
when organisms became extinct
All the above
- 9. Multiple Choice
Similar DNA (amino acid sequences) among different species from a common ancestor
Hox Genes
Developmental Homology
Molecular Homology
Common Ancestor
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhich evidence of common ancestry is being studied in this visual?developmental homologymolecular homologyanatomical homology
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