Embryology, Biogeography, Direct Observation, Molecular

What is an example of how biogeography supports evolution?

• Differences between species found on different continents
• Similarities between species found on different continents
• Differences between species found in the same region
• Similarities between species found in the same region

How does biochemistry provide evidence for evolution?

• By observing natural selection in action
• By analyzing the fossil record
• By studying the distribution of species
• By comparing the biochemical and genetic makeup of different species

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What is an example of a shared embryonic feature among species?

• Common features in early vertebrate embryos
• Different features in adult vertebrates
• Different features in early vertebrate embryos
• Common features in adult vertebrates

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How does biogeography explain species distribution?

• By studying the distribution of species across geographic regions
• By analyzing DNA sequences
• By examining the fossil record
• By observing natural selection in action

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What is an example of molecular similarities indicating a common origin?

• Genetic code and protein structures, but not DNA sequences
• Genetic code, DNA sequences, and protein structures
• DNA sequences and protein structures, but not genetic code
• Different genetic codes, DNA sequences, and protein structures

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How do genetic studies support evolution?

• By revealing the relationships between species
• By proving the existence of a higher power
• By predicting future species
• By explaining the process of natural selection

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How do fossils provide evidence for evolution?

• By revealing the remains of ancient organisms
• By predicting future species
• By explaining the process of natural selection
• By proving the existence of a higher power

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What is an example of a homologous structure?

• Wings of a bird
• Tentacles of an octopus
• Fins of a fish
• Pentadactyl limb

How does comparative anatomy support common ancestry?

• By examining the fossil record
• By studying the similarities and differences in the structure of living organisms
• By observing natural selection in action
• By analyzing DNA sequences

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How does comparative embryology support common ancestry?

• By comparing biochemical and genetic makeup
• By studying the distribution of species
• By focusing on the developmental stages of different species
• By analyzing the fossil record