Common Ancestry Review

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Lisa Thompson
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
structure that evolved from a common ancestor
embryo
vestigial structure
homologous structure
fossil
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NGSS.MS-LS4-2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the significance of identifying vestigial structures in the embryos of different animals?
It demonstrates that embryos are fully developed at birth.
It suggests that embryos of various animals share a common evolutionary history.
It supports the idea that embryos of different species have identical structures.
It proves that all embryos have the same function.
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NGSS.MS-LS4-2
NGSS.MS-LS4-3
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which human anatomical structures are homologous to the wings of a bat, and what evidence supports this homology?
Human arms because they both have the same structure.
Human hair because they both have the same texture.
Human feet because they are both used for movement.
Human legs because they have the same bone features.
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NGSS.MS-LS4-2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
structure that serves limited or no function
embryo
vestigial structure
homologous structure
fossil
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The study of the similarities and differences of body structures of different species
comparative embryology
comparative anatomy
evolution
fossil evidence
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NGSS.MS-LS4-2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Study of embryos of various organisms to show a common ancestor because of similarities in development
natural selection
embryology
speciation
evolution
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NGSS.MS-LS4-3
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The presence of pelvic bones in the baleen whale is evidence of which of the following?
Whales can travel on land when necessary.
Whales are developing into animals with four functioning limbs.
Whales have functional legs that are hidden by fat and skin.
Whales evolved from four-legged animals.
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NGSS.MS-LS4-1
NGSS.MS-LS4-2
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