Evidence of Evolution

Similar structures with different purposes found in different species are known as _____

• vestigial structures

• DNA

• homologous structures

• the fossil record

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The changes of species over time

• Embryonic 
• Natural selection 
• Mimicry 
• Evolution 

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These structures have similar functions but different structures. What is this an example of?

• Homologous structure

• Analogous structure

• Vestigial organs

• Functional adaption

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Which is not evidence for evolution?

• many animals have homologous structures due to common ancestry
• Many animals have vestigial structures from an ancestor
• We can observe changes in life forms by observing the fossil record
• All of these are evidence for evolution

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How do fossils provide evidence that evolution has happened on Earth?

• Fossils show how the sizes of certain animals has changed drastically over millions of years
• Fossils show that some species have gone extinct
• Fossils show how life forms present today are different than those from the past
• Different sedimentary rock layers provide evidence for how the environment has changed over time

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The appendix, which is not needed to survive, is considered to be a

• Homologous Structure

• Analagous Structure

• Vestigial Structure

• Homology

Similarities in bone arrangements, like those in the picture, support the hypothesis that...

• these organisms are not well adapted

• these organisms share a common ancestor

• these organisms all share the same DNA sequences

• these organisms are members of the same species

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Which conclusions are best supported by the embryo diagram?

• Organisms develop at similar rates because they share a common ancestor.

• Organisms appear similar in early development because they share a common ancestor.

• Organisms that share a common ancestor develop differently through the three phases of development.

• Organisms that are more closely related develop faster than other organisms due to sharing a common ancestor.

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Scientists compare organisms' DNA to support the theory that all species share a common _________________

• separation
• ancestor
• population
• environment

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Structures that are similar in function, but not in structure

• Vestigial 
• Homologous 
• Analogous Structures 
• Embryonic