EOC Vocabulary List 21

What are analogous structures?

• Structures that have a similar function but different evolutionary origins

• Structures that have a similar function and the same evolutionary origins

• Structures that have different functions and different evolutionary origins

• Structures that have different functions but the same evolutionary origins

Animalia is a _______.

• kingdom in biological classification

• type of plant

• chemical compound

• geographical location

Archaebacteria are a group of microorganisms. What are they known for?

• Being the oldest form of life on Earth

• Causing common diseases in humans

• Being a type of plant

• Producing oxygen through photosynthesis

Biochemistry is the study of:

• chemical processes within and relating to living organisms

• the physical structure of the Earth

• the history of ancient civilizations

• the laws of physics

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Comparative Morphology is the study of:

• the structure of organisms across different species

• the genetic makeup of organisms

• the behavior of organisms in their natural habitat

• the ecological impact of organisms

Convergent Evolution is a process where organisms not closely related independently evolve similar traits as a result of having to adapt to similar environments or ecological niches.

• A process where organisms evolve similar traits independently.

• A process where organisms evolve different traits independently.

• A process where organisms evolve similar traits due to shared ancestry.

• A process where organisms do not evolve any new traits.

Divergent Evolution is a process where:

• species evolve similar traits independently

• species evolve different traits from a common ancestor

• species do not change over time

• species become extinct

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What is Embryology?

• The study of embryos and their development

• The study of ancient civilizations

• The study of plant life

• The study of human anatomy

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Eubacteria are classified as which type of organisms?

• Prokaryotic

• Eukaryotic

• Archaea

• Fungi

What is Fitness in biological terms?

• The ability of an organism to survive and reproduce in its environment

• The physical strength and endurance of an organism

• The speed at which an organism can adapt to changes

• The overall health and well-being of an organism

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