Evidence for Evolution Knowledge Check

A _____________ ____________ is a physical structure that is derived from a common ancestor.

• analogous structure

• homologous structure

• vestigial structure

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

A _____________ __________ looks different in various organisms but has the same function for all the organisms.

• vestigial structure

• homologous structure

• analogous structure

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

A ___________ ____________ is a physical structure that is not derived from a common ancestor.

• homologous structure

• analogous structure

• vestigial structure

A _________ __________ looks similar in various organisms and has generally the same function.

• analogous structure

• vestigial structure

• homologous structure

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

A ___________ ____________ is a physical structure that remains in an organism but no longer serves a purpose.

• vestigial structure

• homologous structure

• analogous structure

The human tailbone is an example of a _________ __________.

• homologous structure

• vestigial structure

• analogous structure

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Butterfly wings, bird wings, and bat wings are examples of a

______________ ______________.

• homologous structure

• analogous structure

• vestigial structure

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

The humerus in humans, cats, whales, and bats is an example of a _______________ _____________.

• homologous structure

• analogous structure

• vestigial structure

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Archaeopteryx fossil is an example of a ____________ ___________.

• transitional fossil

• recently discovered fossil

• petrified fossil

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

__________ ___________ shows evidence of evolution by comparing growth stages of various organisms' fetuses.

• fossil record

• embryonic development

• comparative anatomy

• molecular biology

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NGSS.MS-LS4-3