Evolution Vocabulary 2023

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What does the 'A' in F.A.M.E. stand for?

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Anatomical Evidence

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What does the 'M' in F.A.M.E. represent?

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Molecular (DNA) evidence

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What is the definition of homologous structures?

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Bones in very different animals that appear very similar in form or function, indicating common ancestry.

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What does the 'E' in F.A.M.E. stand for?

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Embryology

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What are analogous structures?

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Structures that serve similar functions but have different evolutionary origins, such as wings of a moth and wings of a bird.

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What is fossil evidence?

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Remains or traces of ancient organisms preserved in rock, used to understand evolutionary history.

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What is the significance of embryology in evolution?

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Embryology studies the development of embryos, showing similarities in early stages of different species, indicating common ancestry.

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What are vestigial structures?

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Body parts that have lost their original function through evolution, such as the human appendix.

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How does molecular evidence support evolution?

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By comparing DNA sequences among different species, scientists can determine evolutionary relationships.

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What is the difference between homologous and analogous structures?

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Homologous structures share a common ancestry but may serve different functions, while analogous structures serve similar functions but do not share a common ancestry.

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