Evidence for Evolution 2

What is the study of genes?

• ring species

• genetics

• embryology

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

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True or False: An organism's genes determine the traits it will have

• True

• False

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

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Which word describes a model scientists use to show how closely related organisms are?

• Genetics

• Embryology

• Cladogram

Examine the cladogram below. Which organism is most closely related to the snow leopard?

• One

• Two

• Three

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Examine the cladogram below.

Which hotspot shows the common ancestor between the snow leopard and the leopard?

• One

• Two

• Three

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NGSS.HS-LS4-1

What is the study of embryos?

• DNA sequences

• Ring Species

• Embryology

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NGSS.HS-LS1-4

Which statement best explains why the embryos below look similar?

• The embryos can develop into either chickens or tortoises depending on temperature.

• The tortoise and the chicken share a common ancester.

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NGSS.HS-LS4-1

What do scientists call organisms that are separated by a physical barrier?

• DNA sequences

• Ring species

• Genetics

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NGSS.HS-LS4-2