Evidence of Evolution

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are vestigial structures?
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Vestigial structures are reduced forms of functional structures in one organism that show up as fully functional in another, indicating evolutionary relationships.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the significance of homologous structures?
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Homologous structures are features in different species that have similar structures but different functions, providing evidence for common ancestry.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does embryology study in the context of evolution?
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Embryology studies the development of embryos, revealing similarities in early stages of development among different species, which supports the idea of common ancestry.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the fossil record?
Back
The fossil record is a historical sequence of life on Earth, providing evidence of evolution through the remains of organisms preserved in sedimentary rock.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which species is most closely related to the toothed whale?
Back
The Baleen Whale is most closely related to the toothed whale, as indicated by similarities in their DNA.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are analogous structures?
Back
Analogous structures are features in different species that serve similar functions but do not share a common evolutionary origin.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Define common ancestry in evolutionary biology.
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Common ancestry refers to the concept that different species share a common ancestor from which they have evolved over time.
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