Unit 7 natural selection and evolution

A table of arachnid and insect characteristics is shown. Which characteristic could be used to distinguish between
arachnids and insects?

• Jointed legs
• Body segments
• Presence of eyes
• Presence of antennae

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

According to this cladogram, sharks are MOST closely related to which organism? 

• Amphibians
• Ray finned fish
• Crocodiles
• Birds

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NGSS.HS-LS4-1

Which two orgainsms have hair? 

• Sharks & Ray Finned Fish
• Primates & Rodents
• Birds & Crocodiles
• Rabbits & Birds

According to this cladogram, birds are LEAST related to: 

• Amphibians
• Sharks
• Ray Finned Fish
• Crocodiles

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NGSS.HS-LS4-1

You look at two species and see very similar DNA. What does this likely tell you?

• These are the same animal.
• These animals have a common ancestor.
• These animals are not likely related.
• These animals are likely becoming one species.

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NGSS.HS-LS4-1

You look at two species and see very similar amino acid sequences. What does this likely tell you?

• These are the same animal.
• These animals have a common ancestor.
• These animals are not likely related.
• These animals are likely becoming one species.

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NGSS.HS-LS4-1

NGSS.HS-LS4-2

• Homologous
• Vestigial
• Analogous

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NGSS.HS-LS4-1

• Homologous
• Vesitigial
• Analogous

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NGSS.HS-LS4-1

A common ancestor for both A and E could be at position __.

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

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NGSS.HS-LS4-1

Which is the newest trait?

• Amniotic egg
• Walking legs
• Jaws
• Hair