Comparative Anatomy
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of examining anatomical features in the study of evolution?
To find the strongest organism
To uncover relationships between ancient and current species
To create new species
To study animal behavior
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NGSS.MS-LS4-2
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are homologous structures?
Body parts with similar functions but different origins
Structures that are unique to each species
Remnants of organs that were functional in ancestors
body parts with similar structure but different functions
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NGSS.MS-LS4-2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What do homologous structures indicate?
A common evolutionary ancestry
Organisms independently evolved similar solutions
Organisms have not evolved
A recent mutation in the species
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NGSS.MS-LS4-2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are analogous structures?
Remnants of organs that are no longer useful
Organs that are essential for survival
Organs with similar functions and origins
Body parts that serve similar functions but have different origins and structures
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What do analogous structures suggest?
That all organisms have the same needs
Organisms independently evolved similar solutions to adapt to environmental challenges
That organisms have not evolved
A common evolutionary ancestry
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NGSS.MS-LS4-2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are vestigial structures?
Organs essential for survival
Body parts with similar functions and origins
Remnants of organs or structures that were functional in ancestral species but are no longer useful
Newly developed organs
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NGSS.HS-LS4-1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is an example of a homologous structure?
The fins of fish
The forelimbs of humans, bats, whales, and cats
The human appendix
The wings of birds and insects
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NGSS.MS-LS4-2
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