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- 1. Multiple Choice
The diagram illustrates an embryonic stage of two organisms.
Which of the following can be determined by observing the embryos shown in the diagramThe organisms share a common ancestry.The organisms belong to the same genus.The organisms are native to the same geographic areas.The organisms will grow into anatomically similar adults. - 2. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following pieces of evolution evidence deals with aged and identified fossils?fossil recordcomparative embryologycomparative biochemistrycomparative anatomy
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following pieces of evolution evidence deals with similar molecules in related individual species?fossil recordcomparative embryologyDNA comparisoncomparative anatomy
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following pieces of evolution evidence deals with comparing similar structures in various species?fossil recordcomparing embryologycomparing biochemistrycomparing anatomy
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following pieces of evolution evidence contain both homologous and vestigial structures?fossil recordcomparing embryologycomparing biochemistrycomparing anatomy
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhich word is defined as the same structure in different species indicating a common ancestor?homologous structuresvestigial structuresanalogous structuresDNA
- 7. Multiple ChoiceA body part that has NO FUNCTION in one organism, but has a purpose in another (clue: tail bone)?homologous structuresvestigial structuresanalogous structureDNA
- 8. Multiple ChoiceThe forelimbs of human, frog, bat, porpoise, horse are which of the following?homologous structuresvestigial structures
- 9. Multiple ChoiceTwo organisms that are closely related would havevery similar DNA sequenceexactly the same DNA sequencesno proteins in commoncompletely different DNA sequence
- 10. Multiple ChoiceHow would you describe this evolution?Homologous structureAnalogous structureStructural adaptionFunctional adaption
- 11. Multiple ChoiceIf I wanted to look at DNA to study evolution, I am using what evidence?comparative anatomyembryologyfossil recordmolecular
- 12. Multiple ChoiceFive hundred years after the deer had established a flourishing population in the park, a few of them venture back to their original woods and have babies with the deer there.Genetic DriftMutationsNon-random matingGene flow
- 13. Multiple ChoiceBats are common in Texas, especially in rocky regions. Bats with longer hang claws have demonstrated higher fitness because of their ability to cling to rock while resting.AdaptationNon-random matingGene FlowMutation
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWolves from the Arizona mesa were transferred to the Colorado Rockies after a forest fire destroyed their habitat. They quickly became part of the local pack and had offspring.MutationNatural SelectionGenetic DriftGene Flow
- 15. Multiple ChoiceLogan was born with unique abilities for quick healing and awesome claws that stick out of his fingers.Gene flowNatural SelectionMutationGenetic Drift
- 16. Multiple ChoiceTwo track stars fell in love and after marriage had 5 children that became record-setting athletes.Non-random matingGene flowGenetic driftMutation
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhat does the image represent?Founder effectBottleneck effectNatural SelectionMutations
- 18. Multiple Choice7 Wild Mustangs were taken from the prairies of Iowa after a Texan Rancher purchased them and provided them with their own pasture. Those 7 Mustangs eventually became 122.Genetic Drift (small popultaion)Non-random matingGene flowMutations
- 19. Multiple ChoiceAccording to this cladogram, birds are LEAST related to -AmphibiansSharksRay Finned FishCrocodiles
- 20. Multiple ChoiceOn the cladogram, which organism is the closest relative of the human?FrogHareCaimanParrot
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