Evolution

A trait or change in lifestyle that helps a plant or animal survive in its environment

• adaptation

• evolution

• homologous

• vestigial

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Structures with the same parts have different functions; suggests that organisms share a common ancestry

• vestigial structures
• homologous structures
• adaptive radiation
• fossil

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The diagram illustrates an embryonic stage of two organisms.Which of the following can be determined by observing the embryos shown in the diagram? 

• The organisms share a common ancestry.
• The organisms are native to the same geographic areas.
• The organisms will grow into anatomically similar adults.

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The pelvic bone of whales is not needed for movement within the water. This is an example of a(n) ______________ structure.

• vestigial

• analogous

• homologous

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Many different groups of organisms have wings, even though they do not share a recent common ancestor. This is because they evolved in environments with similar selective pressures. They have different bone structures. These Wings are an example of a(n) ______________ structure.

• vestigial

• analogous

• homologous

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This picture is best known as

• homologous structures
• analogous structures
• vestigial structures
• embryology

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Change over time is

• evolution
• generation
• growth
• biogenesis

The trees these moths used to live on were white, but have been covered in soot from coal factories. Which moth will be more successful in this environment?

• Dark moth
• Light moth
• Both will be equally successful
• Neither will be successful

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A mutation is defined as:

• A change in the cell's structure

• Any change in the physical features of a human

• A change in the DNA sequence

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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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