Homologous quiz

Structures that are inherited from a common ancestor are homologous.

• True
• False

Humans, birds, whales, and lizards all have similar arm bones. What is the reason for this?

• The function of these bones is the same in all animals
• They live in similar environments
• They have a common ancestor
• All organisms resemble humans

Bird wings and butterfly wings are an example of

• Homologous structure
• Analogous structure
• Mimicry
• Camoflague

Shark fins and dolphin fins are examples of analogous structures.

• True
• False

The structures shown are_________

• homologous
• heterologous
• analogous
• vestigial

How would you describe this evolution?

• Homologous structure
• Analogous structure
• Structural adaption
• Functional adaption

The structures shown are_________

• homologous
• heterologous
• analogous
• vestigial

• Homologous
• Vestigial
• Analogous

What

type

of structure?

• Homologous

• Analogous

• Embryological

• Vestigial

What

type

of structure?

• Homologous

• Analogous

• Embryological

• Vestigial