Evidence for Evolution
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Science, Biology
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11th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are homologous structures?
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Homologous structures are anatomical features in different species that share a common ancestry, indicating evolutionary relationships.
2.
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What does the term 'evolution' refer to?
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Evolution refers to the change in inherited characteristics of a population over time.
3.
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What is a common ancestor?
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A common ancestor is the most recent ancestral form or species from which two different species evolved.
4.
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What type of evidence do fossils provide for evolution?
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Fossils provide evidence of past life forms and their evolutionary changes over time.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is embryology in the context of evolutionary evidence?
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Embryology is the study of embryos and their development, which can show similarities between different species, suggesting common ancestry.
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What are vestigial structures?
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Vestigial structures are anatomical features that have lost their original function through evolution, such as the human appendix.
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How do analogous structures differ from homologous structures?
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Analogous structures are features in different species that serve similar functions but do not share a common ancestry.
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