Evolution Review 1

Match the following

• Same structure different function

• Vestigial Structures

• Structures in the body of an organism that no longer work.

• Analogous Structure

• Comparing DNA and amino acid sequences of different species

• Homologous Structure

• Same function different structure

• Biochemical Evidence

• Comparing embryological development of different species

• Comparative Embryology

A human arm and a whale fin have similar bone structure but the whale fin is used for swimming and the arm is used for reaching and grabbing. What type of structures are these?

• Homologous structures

• Analogous structures

• Vestigial structures

• Fossil structures

Answer explanation

The correct choice is homologous structures because they share a similar bone structure, indicating a common evolutionary origin despite serving different functions.

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NGSS.HS-LS4-4

The moth wing and the bat wing are example of structures.

(a)  

• Analogous

• Homologous

• Vestigial

• Fossil

Answer explanation

The moth wing and the bat wing are example of analogous structures, which are similar in function but not in structure, indicating convergent evolution.

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NGSS.HS-LS4-1

What is is the study of how and why plants and animals live where they do?

• Evolution

• Adaptive Radiation

• Biogeography

• Biogeology

Answer explanation

Biogeography is the study of how and why plants and animals live where they do, focusing on the geographical distribution of species and ecosystems.

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NGSS.HS-LS2-6

NGSS.HS-LS4-5

• F

• G

• H

• J

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7A

Click on the image to increase size, then answer the question.

• A

• B

• C

• D

Answer explanation

To answer the question, click on the image to increase size and then select option A as the correct answer.

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7A

Click on the image to increase size, then answer the question.

• F

• G

• H

• J

Answer explanation

To find the correct answer, click on the image to increase its size. The correct choice is G.

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7B

Click on the image to increase size, then answer the question.

• A

• B

• C

• D

Answer explanation

To answer the question, click on the image to enlarge it. The correct choice is C.

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7B

Click on the image to increase size, then answer the question.

• F

• G

• H

• J

Answer explanation

To answer the question, click on the image to enlarge it. The correct choice is G based on the enlarged image.

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7B

Click on the image to increase size, then answer the questions.

• A

• B

• C

• D

Answer explanation

To find the correct answer, click on the image to increase size and then select option D based on the enlarged image.

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7C