Evidence of Evolution

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What are homologous structures?

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Structures in different species that have similar parts but different functions, indicating a common ancestry.

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Which of the following is NOT used as evidence for evolution?

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Natural Selection.

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What characteristic did Darwin observe about the finches on the Galapagos Islands?

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Their beaks.

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What is embryology?

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The study of embryos of various organisms to show a common ancestor due to similarities in development.

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Which moth would likely increase in population in a polluted environment?

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Dark moths.

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What are vestigial structures?

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Body parts that have lost their original function through evolution.

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What is adaptive radiation?

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The process by which organisms diversify rapidly into a wide variety of forms to adapt to different environments.

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What is the significance of fossils in evolution?

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Fossils provide evidence of past life forms and show how species have changed over time.

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What does natural selection refer to?

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The process where organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.

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What is the role of DNA in evolution?

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DNA carries genetic information that can mutate and lead to variations in traits, which are subject to natural selection.