Evidence of Evolution

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Similar structures with different purposes found in different species are known as _____

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homologous structures

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The study of organisms at their earliest stage of life

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embryology

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DNA and RNA are known as types of ________

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genetic material

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The picture shows a/an ___________

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vestigial structure

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The picture shows a/an _________ (Options: vestigial structure, trace fossil, genetic material, homologous structure)

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homologous structure

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Which structure is shown in the picture? Options: DNA, homologous structure, vestigal structure, analgous structure

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analgous structure

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Any inherited trait that gives an organism an advantage in its environment is called ___?

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an adaptation

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___ are mistakes in the DNA that cause variation within a species.

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mutations

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The differences among a species, like different bird beaks, are called

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variations

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Someone has a wild cat breed with a house cat in order to have a cat that looks wild but is more gentle. This is __.

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Selective breeding