5C: Evidence of Evolution

Multiple Choice

Which branch of biology studies chemical processes in living things?

• Biochemistry

• Morphology

• Paleontology

• Biogeography

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Which branch of biology is NOT mentioned as part of the unifying theme of biology?

• Radiology

• Paleontology

• Biogeography

• Embryology

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What does the fossil record include?

• Types of organisms and ages of fossils

• Only the largest fossils

• Only plant fossils

• Only fossils found in deserts

Multiple Choice

What is the significance of Archaeopteryx?

• It is a transitional fossil between birds and dinosaurs

• It is the largest dinosaur fossil

• It is the first fossil ever found

• It is a fossil of a prehistoric plant

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What is the role of fossils in evolutionary biology?

• Providing critical evidence for piecing together evolutionary history

• Predicting future species

• Determining the age of the Earth

• Identifying climate patterns

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What does the term "common ancestry" imply in morphology?

• Different origins for similar structures

• Similar origins for different structures

• Shared origins for similar structures

• No relation between structures

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What is the significance of homologous structures in evolution?

• They show no evolutionary change

• They indicate a lack of common ancestry

• They provide evidence of evolutionary relationships

• They are identical in all species

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What is an example of species in nearby geographic areas resembling each other?

• Island species are more closely related to mainland species

• Desert species are more closely related to rainforest species

• Arctic species are more closely related to desert species

• Mountain species are more closely related to ocean species

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What does the term "common ancestry" imply in the context of vertebrate embryos?

• All vertebrates have different origins

• Vertebrates share a similar evolutionary origin

• Vertebrates evolved independently

• Vertebrates have no genetic relation

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What is the role of DNA in predicting ancestry?

• It provides a genetic blueprint

• It determines physical appearance

• It controls behavior

• It influences diet

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What is potential evidence of divergent evolution?

• Species in nearby geographic areas resembling each other

• Species migrating across continents

• Species adapting to similar environments

• Species becoming extinct

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a key piece of evidence for evolution in vertebrates?

• Differences in adult forms

• Similarities in embryonic development

• Variations in diet

• Differences in habitat

Multiple Choice

What do closely related species have in common?

• Similar DNA sequences

• Identical physical traits

• Same lifespan

• Similar dietary needs

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of microevolution?

• Blue whales

• Peppered moths

• Elephants

• Redwood trees