Evolution Review Game

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What are homologous structures?

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Structures in different species that share a common ancestry, but may have different functions. Example: forelimbs of humans, bats, and whales.

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What is molecular evidence in evolution?

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Evidence derived from the study of DNA and genetic material to understand evolutionary relationships among organisms.

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What are vestigial structures?

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Body parts that have lost their original function through evolution. Example: hind leg bones in whales.

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What does adaptive radiation refer to?

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The process by which organisms diversify rapidly into a wide variety of forms to adapt to different environments.

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What is the significance of the fossil record in evolution?

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It provides evidence of past life forms and their changes over time, showing how species have evolved.

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What is comparative anatomy?

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The study of similarities and differences in the anatomy of different species to understand evolutionary relationships.

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What does embryology study in the context of evolution?

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The study of the development of embryos in different species, which can reveal similarities that suggest common ancestry.

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What is the theory of common descent?

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The idea that all living organisms share a common ancestor from which they have evolved over time.

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What is an analogous structure?

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Structures in different species that serve similar functions but do not share a common ancestry. Example: wings of birds and insects.

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What is natural selection?

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