Evidence of Evolution Review

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What type of evidence is shown with the diagram above? Options: Molecular, Anatomical, Embryological, Fossil

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Embryological

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The similarities of bone structure in the diagram provide evidence of what?

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The organisms evolved from a common ancestor.

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The structures shown are: homologous, heterologous, analogous, vestigial

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homologous

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The pelvic bone of whales is not needed for movement within the water. This is an example of a(n) ______________ structure.

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vestigial

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The evolution pattern favored by Darwin. He believed evolution occurred in small changes over a long period of time.

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gradualism

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The evolution pattern favored by Eldridge and Gould. They believed in long periods of no change followed by rapid bursts of evolutionary change.

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punctuated equilibrium

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Biogeography

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The study of the distribution of species and ecosystems on Earth

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Comparing human hemoglobin of chimpanzees, horses, kangaroos, and chickens, reveal that humans have the fewest amino acid differences with: Kangaroos, Horses, chickens, chimpanzees

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chimpanzees

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According to this image, which organism is LEAST closely related to the baboon? (HINT: differences are circled in red) Options: Chimp, Lemur, Gorilla, Human

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Lemur

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Many snakes have leg nubs, but do not use them to slither around the ground. This is an example of what type of structure? Options: Homologous, Analogous, Vestigial

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Vestigial