AP Biology Convergent Evolution Homologous Analogous

Structures that are inherited from a common ancestor are homologous.

• True
• False

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When would convergent evolution occur?

• When organisms share a common ancestor
• When organisms live in similar environments
• When organisms become increasingly different
• When organisms experience a change in their environment

Humans, birds, whales, and lizards all have similar arm bones. What is the reason for this?

• The function of these bones is the same in all animals
• They live in similar environments
• They have a common ancestor
• All organisms resemble humans

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Bird wings and butterfly wings are an example of

• Homologous structure
• Analogous structure
• Mimicry
• Camoflague

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Shark fins and dolphin fins are examples of analogous structures.

• True
• False

Analogous structures show common ancestry.

• True
• False

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When did life on Earth begin?

• 4.6 to 4.0 billion years ago
• 3.9 to 3.5 billion years ago
• 4.6 to 4.0 million years ago
• 3.9 to 3.5 thousand years ago

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Which of the following places the geologic time eras in order from oldest to most recent?

• Precambrian, Paleozoic, Mesozoic, Cenozoic
• Mesozoic, Cenozoic, Paleozoic, Precambrian
• Cenozoic, Mesozoic, Paleozoic, Precambrian
• Precambrian, Cenozoic, Paleozoic, Mesozoic

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A scientific theory is proven and based on evidence.

• True
• False

Individuals with favorable traits survive, reproduce, and pass their traits onto their offspring. This is called

• Mutation
• Adaptation
• Evolution
• Natural Selection

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