Intro to Evolution

Who is considered the father of the theory of evolution?

• Isaac Newton

• Charles Darwin

• Albert Einstein

• Galileo Galilei

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What is the mechanism for evolution?

• Genetic Mutation

• Natural Selection

• Artificial Selection

• Genetic Drift

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What are homologous structures?

• Features of an organism that are considered to have lost much or all of their original function through evolution

• Features of an organism that are similar, like arms, fins, and wings

• Study of embryos and their development

• Study of geographical distribution of living organisms

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What are vestigial structures?

• Features of an organism that are similar, like arms, fins, and wings

• Features of an organism that are considered to have lost much or all of their original function through evolution

• Study of embryos and their development

• Study of geographical distribution of living organisms

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What does molecular biology study?

• Study of geographical distribution of living organisms

• Study of embryos and their development

• Study of DNA and molecular similarities among species

• Study of genetic mutations and variations

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What does biogeography study?

• Study of geographical distribution of living organisms

• Study of embryos and their development

• Study of DNA and molecular similarities among species

• Study of genetic mutations and variations

Which of the following examples does NOT provide evidence for evolution?

• Fossils

• Homologous Structures

• Embryology

• Ability to speak multiple languages

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Which statement is true about humans and kangaroos?

• They are not related

• They share some DNA patterns

• Humans evolved from kangaroos

• Kangaroos evolved from humans

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