Evidence of Evolution
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9th Grade
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1.
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What is the relationship between biochemical similarity and related species?
Back
The more closely related species are to each other, the greater the biochemical similarity.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are homologous structures?
Back
Homologous structures are anatomically similar structures in different species that perform different functions, indicating a common ancestry.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is embryology in the context of evolution?
Back
Embryology is the study of embryos of various organisms to show a common ancestor due to similarities in development.
4.
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What inference can paleontologists make if modern organisms have many homologous structures?
Back
Paleontologists might infer that those organisms have a common ancestor.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are vestigial structures?
Back
Vestigial structures are remnants of organs or structures that had a function in an early ancestor but are no longer functional in the current organism.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the significance of adaptive radiation in evolution?
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Adaptive radiation is the process by which organisms diversify rapidly into a wide variety of forms to adapt to different environments.
7.
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Define natural selection.
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Natural selection is the process by which organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.
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