EVIDENCES OF EVOLUTION

The moth wing and the bat wing are example of structures.

• Homologous Structure

• Analogous Structure

• Vestigial Structure

• Physiology

What is the study of the distribution of organisms in different geographic regions called?

• Comparative Anatomy

• Fossil Record

• Biogeography

• Comparative Embryology

What is the study of the structures of different organisms and their relationships called?

• Comparative Anatomy

• Fossil Record

• Biogeography

• Comparative Embryology

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

• the wings of a bird

• the fins of a fish

• the appendix in human

• the legs of snake

What is the study of the similarities and differences in DNA sequences between different organisms called?

• Comparative Anatomy

• Fossil Record

• Biogeography

• Molecular Biology

Which of the following is an example of a transitional fossil?

• Archaeopteryx

• Tyrannosaurus rex

• Stegosaurus

• Triceratops

What is the name of the protein found in the mitochondria of cells that can be used as a molecular clock to infer the evolutionary relationships between different species?

• Hemoglobin

• Insulin

• Cytochrom c

• Collagen

Which of the following is an example of comparative embryology?

• The study of the distribution of organisms in different geographic regions.

• The study of the structures of embryos in different organisms.

• The study of the order and timing of events in Earth's history.

• The study of the amino acid sequences of proteins in different organisms.

Which of the following best describes an endemic species?

• A species that is found all over the world.

• A species that is only found in one specific geographic area.

• A species that has gone extinct.

• A species that has migrated to a new location.

Which of the following best explains why marsupials are largely restricted to Australia and nearby islands?

• Marsupials have only recently evolved and have not had time to migrate to other areas.

• Other areas have too much competition from other types of mammals.

• Marsupials are well-suited to the unique climate and habitats found in Australia and nearby islands.

• Marsupials were artificially introduced to Australia and nearby islands by humans.