Common Ancestry and Evolution Practice

Which organism is the most ancient?

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Which of the following organisms would have the fewest

similarities with species A?

• species E

• species G

• species Q

• species O

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The most recent common ancestor of H and J is ____.

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The most recent common ancestor of K and J is ____.

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Which of the following organisms would have the most

structures in common with species P?

• species B

• species K

• species H

• species J

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Knowledge of which of the following would have been

most helpful in creating this phylogenetic tree?

• hunting patterns

• migration patterns

• amino acid sequences

• skin colorations

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The table shows an amino acid comparison of cytochrome c, a protein involved in cellular respiration in aerobic organisms. The two organisms in the table that are least genetically related are the —

• silkworm moth and the fruit fly

• silkworm moth and the screwworm fly

• fruit fly and the screwworm fly

• fruit fly and the hornworm moth

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The organism that is most related to the fruit fly is most likely the —

• screwworm fly

• silkworm moth

• cannot be determined

• hornworm moth

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How does comparing cytochrome c protein provide genetic evidence for common ancestry?

• cytochrome c is actually made from nucleotides

• the information for making proteins is found in the DNA

• proteins and DNA are the same type of molecules

• cytochrome c is the only protein composed of amino acids

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The drawings show a turtle embryo and a chicken embryo. Which of the following statements is supported by the similarities between these embryos?

• The turtle is more advanced than the chicken.

• The chicken has more offspring than the turtle.

• The turtle and the chicken are similar as adults.

• The chicken and the turtle share a common ancestor.

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