Evidence of Evolution

Evidence of Evolution

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Biology

8th - 12th Grade

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1.

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What are homologous structures?

Back

Structures in different species that are similar due to shared ancestry, indicating evolutionary relationships.

2.

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What is embryology?

Back

The study of the early stages of development in organisms, providing evidence for evolution through similarities in embryonic development.

3.

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Front

What does the fossil record provide evidence for?

Back

The fossil record shows the progression of life forms over time, illustrating how species have evolved and changed.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are vestigial structures?

Back

Body parts that have lost their original function through evolution, such as the human appendix.

5.

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What is the significance of common ancestry in evolution?

Back

Common ancestry suggests that different species share a common ancestor, which is supported by similarities in their structures and genetics.

6.

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Front

How do homologous structures support the theory of evolution?

Back

They demonstrate that different species evolved from a common ancestor, as they have similar bone structures despite different functions.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an example of a vestigial structure in humans?

Back

The human tailbone (coccyx) is a vestigial structure, a remnant of a tail from our ancestors.

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