Science Quiz on Evolution

Which of the following is an example of indirect evidence of evolution?

What is the term for structures that have lost their original function over time?

What process involves humans selectively breeding plants and animals for desired traits?

What term describes structures that have similar functions but different evolutionary origins?

How do bacteria contribute to human health?

How do bacteria contribute to the environment?

What is the shape of bacteria called when they are spherical?

• Bacilli

• Spirilla

• Cocci

How do bacteria reproduce?

• Mitosis

• Meiosis

• Binary fission

What type of evidence of evolution involves the study of similarities and differences in embryonic development among different species?

• Anatomic evidence

• Embryonic evidence

• Paleontological evidence

What is the term for the process by which species change over time?

• Adaptation

• Evolution

• Mutation