evolution

Ostrich wings are examples of

• homologous structures
• vestigial structures
• adaptations
• traits

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A trait that makes an organism more suited to its environment is a(n) _________

• species

• lifespan

• adaptation

• mutation

Natural selection is also known as

• survival of the fittest

• survival of the smartest

• two species converging through evolution

• human nature

Survival of the Fittest and Evolution were proposed by what scientist?

• Charles Darwin

• Gregor Mendel

• Steven Hawking

• Thomas Malthus

Study of embryos of various organisms to show a common ancestor because of similarities in development

• natural selection
• embryology
• speciation
• evolution

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A fossil of an extinct dinosaur is found and the anatomy of the fossil shows similarities to that of a bird. What could this mean?

• This is purely by chance and isn't significant
• The extinct dinosaur and modern bird share a common ancestor
• All dinosaurs evolved into birds and that's why there aren't any dinosaurs alive today
• Dinosaurs choose to fly, and evolved into birds to escape predation and capture food

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Which of the following organisms from the kingdom Animalia are the least closely related?

• mouse and perch

• mouse and lizard

• mouse and pigeon

• mouse and chimp

Two organisms that are closely related would have

• very similar DNA sequences

• exactly the same DNA sequences

• no proteins in common

• completely different DNA sequences

Which of the following are examples of evidence for evolution?

• Fossils and Cellular Structure
• Biological Structures 
• Genetics/DNA
• All of the Above

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This is a process in which organisms gradually change over time.

• Environment
• Competition
• Evolution
• Fossils

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