Evidence of Evolution

What is this an example of?

• vestigial structures
• embryology
• homologous structures
• fossil record

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Which species’ DNA is most similar to the DNA of the toothed whale? 

• Hippopotamus 
• Baleen Whale
• Grazing Mammals
• Camels

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

The similarities of organisms in which two areas numbered in the picture provide the best evidence for common ancestry?

• 1 and 2
• 3 and 4
• 5 and 6
• 7 and 8

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Some organisms that share a common ancestor have features that have different functions, but similar structures. These are known as

• vestigial structures

• analogous structures

• homologous structures

• embryology

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

What is this an example of?

• Homologous structure

• Analogous structure

• Vestigial organs

• Functional adaption

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Which of the following is an example of a vestigial structure?

• the wings of a red-tailed hawk
• the hind limbs of a house cat
• the fins of sharks
• the tailbone of a human

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Which word is defined as a reduced form of a functional structure in 1 organism that shows up as fully functional in another?

• homologous structures
• vestigial structures
• analogous structure
• DNA

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Structures that are very different in structure or anatomy but have similar functions such as the wings of a bird and a butterfly.

• Vestigial Structures
• Homologous Structures
• Analogous Structures
• Cladogram

What conclusions can be made based on this table shown?

• the American black bear and the giant panda are most closely related

• the giant panda and the red panda are most closely related

• the red panda and the racoon are the most closely related

• the giant panda and the racoon are most closely related

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

NGSS.HS-LS4-1

NGSS.HS-LS4-2

The picture shows the members of the Camelidae family. The physical features and the geographical origin of these animals provide evidence that - 

• they live in the same type of environment.
• have slowly evolved to become herbivores.
• have a common ancestor.
• exchanged DNA in the past.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2