Evidence of Evolution

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What is this an example of? Options: vestigial structures, embryology, homologous structures, fossil record

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homologous structures

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Which species’ DNA is most similar to the DNA of the toothed whale? Options: Hippopotamus, Baleen Whale, Grazing Mammals, Camels

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Baleen Whale

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The similarities of organisms in which two areas numbered in the picture provide the best evidence for common ancestry? Options: 1 and 2, 3 and 4, 5 and 6, 7 and 8

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1 and 2

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Some organisms that share a common ancestor have features that have different functions, but similar structures. These are known as:

vestigial structures

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analogous structures

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homologous structures

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embryology

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homologous structures

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What is this an example of?

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Analogous structure

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Which of the following is an example of a vestigial structure? Options: the wings of a red-tailed hawk, the hind limbs of a house cat, the fins of sharks, the tailbone of a human

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the tailbone of a human

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Which word is defined as a reduced form of a functional structure in 1 organism that shows up as fully functional in another?

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vestigial structures

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Structures that are very different in structure or anatomy but have similar functions such as the wings of a bird and a butterfly.

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Analogous Structures

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What conclusions can be made based on this table shown?

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the red panda and the racoon are the most closely related

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The picture shows the members of the Camelidae family. The physical features and the geographical origin of these animals provide evidence that -

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have a common ancestor.