Evidence of  Evolution

Evidence of Evolution

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Biology

9th - 12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What provides evidence of common ancestry in organisms?

Back

Limbs that have the same basic structure.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of homology is studied when comparing developmental stages of organisms?

Back

Developmental homology.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the term for evolution that occurs over a short period of time?

Back

Punctuated Equilibrium.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do fossil records demonstrate common ancestry?

Back

They show the relation between the structures of two species.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the primary cause of differences in organisms?

Back

Evolution.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is anatomical homology?

Back

The comparison of body structures in different species to find similarities that indicate common ancestry.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is molecular homology?

Back

The comparison of DNA and protein sequences between different species to find similarities that indicate common ancestry.

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