Unit 2: Evidence of Evolution Review

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What are Analogous Structures?

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Structures that are similar in appearance but not in structure, indicating convergent evolution.

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What is evolution?

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A change in the inherited characteristics of an organism over time.

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What does a cladogram represent?

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A diagram that shows the evolutionary relationships among various biological species based on similarities and differences in their physical or genetic characteristics.

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Which organism is most distantly related to humans according to a cladogram?

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Crayfish.

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What was the main question addressed by the Urey-Miller Experiment?

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How are biomolecules formed?

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What are Vestigial Structures?

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Structures that have lost most or all of their original function through the course of evolution.

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What are Homologous Structures?

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Structures that are similar in structure but may serve different functions, indicating a common ancestor.

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What is the significance of the Hare in relation to humans on a cladogram?

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The Hare is the closest relative of humans among the options provided.

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Define Embryonic Development in the context of evolution.

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The study of the embryonic stages of different organisms to understand evolutionary relationships.

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What is the difference between convergent and divergent evolution?

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Convergent evolution occurs when unrelated species develop similar traits, while divergent evolution occurs when related species develop different traits.