Evolution

Multiple Choice

Structures that have the same function but evolved independently are called

• homologous

• analogous

• vestigial

• embryological

Multiple Choice

The similarities of the bones in the diagram provide evidence that---

• The organisms shown lived in the same natural envionrment

• The organisms shown may have developed from a common ancestor

• The organisms shown have the same genetic diseases

• All vertebrate species have identical forelimbs

Multiple Choice

A random change in DNA...

• Evolution

• Gene

• Mutation

• Genetic drift

Multiple Choice

Because whales have a pelvis and femurs, it shows whales are descended from an ancestor that was able to _____________________.

• walk

• sing

• swim

• polka

Multiple Choice

Structures that have the same function but evolved independently are called

• homologous

• analogous

• vestigial

• embryological

Multiple Choice

The similarities of the bones in the diagram provide evidence that---

• The organisms shown lived in the same natural envionrment

• The organisms shown may have developed from a common ancestor

• The organisms shown have the same genetic diseases

• All vertebrate species have identical forelimbs

Multiple Choice

What type of evidence is represented in the picture above:

• Fossils

• Vestigial Structures

• DNA

• Homologous Structures

Multiple Choice

In stage one (top row) of these embryos, most of the embryos________

• look very similar.

• have very different features.

• show different stages of development.

• have only a tail if they are non-human.

Multiple Choice

In the table shown, the DNA in five primate species was compared to the DNA of humans. The number of differences in the DNA sequences was recorded. Based on this data, what inference could you make about these species compared to humans?

• Lemurs are most like humans.

• Gorillas are most like humans.

• None of the species are similar to humans.

• Only the lemur differs from humans in any way.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would best determine whether two plant species share a recent common ancestor?

• Flowering times

• DNA sequences

• Stem lengths

• Habitat distribution