Taxonomy/Evolution Vocab

Taxonomy/Evolution Vocab

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Flashcard

Science

10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

NGSS
MS-LS4-2, MS-LS4-3, MS-LS4-4

+2

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Analogous structures

Back

Body parts that share a common function but not structure, such as the wings of birds and insects.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Binomial nomenclature

Back

A classification system in which each species is assigned a two-part scientific name, consisting of the genus and species.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Genetic drift

Back

A random change in allele frequencies in a population, often having a significant effect on small populations.

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS4-2

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Fossil record

Back

Information about past life, including the structure of organisms and the order in which they lived.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Cladogram

Back

A diagram that shows the evolutionary relationships among a group of organisms.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-3

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Homologous structures

Back

Body parts that share a common structure but may have different functions, such as the forelimbs of mammals.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Vestigial structures

Back

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

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

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