Developmental Homologies

T/F: Evolution causes organisms to be different and having a common ancstor causes them to be similar.

• True

• False

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True/False: All organisms have a common ancestor

• True

• False

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What type of structure does this image illustrate?

• Analogue structures

• Homologous structures

• Vestigial structures

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In this image, the bones shaded in yellow appear similar in structure. However, their functions differ. Which describes the function of the yellow bones in the bat?

• Fingers for grabbing objects

• Leg for walking

• Wing for flying

• Fin for swimming

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In this image, the bones shaded in yellow appear similar in structure. However, their functions differ. Which describes the function of the white bones in the whale?

• Fingers for grasping objects

• Leg for walking

• Wing for flying

• Fin for swimming

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Does the presence of homologous structures in genetically different animals suggest a common ancestor?

• Yes

• No

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The structures shown are_________

• homologous

• heterologous

• analogous

• vestigial

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Which of the following best describes developmental homologies?

• Similarities in the embryonic development of different species due to common ancestry

• Differences in adult morphology due to environmental adaptation

• Genetic variations that lead to different traits in offspring

• Behavioral similarities among species due to shared habitats

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Which scientist is known for his work on embryonic development and homologies?

• Charles Darwin

• Gregor Mendel

• Ernst Haeckel

• Louis Pasteur

True/False: Developmental homologies provide evidence for the theory of evolution.

• True

• False

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