Evidence of Evolution

Evidence of Evolution

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Biology

9th - 10th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is embryology?

Back

The study of embryos of various organisms to show a common ancestor because of similarities in development.

2.

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Front

What does Darwin's theory of evolution suggest?

Back

Species change over time.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a vestigial structure?

Back

A structure that has lost most or all of its original function in the course of evolution, e.g., the tailbone of a human.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What can be inferred if species A and B have very similar genes and proteins?

Back

Species A and B share a relatively recent common ancestor.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the fossil record show about the age of fossils?

Back

Fossils found in deeper rock layers are generally older than those found in upper layers.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Define natural selection.

Back

The process by which organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is speciation?

Back

The formation of new and distinct species in the course of evolution.

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