Amplify Homologous Structures

• Homologous
• Vestigial
• Analogous

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Structures with the same parts have different functions; suggests that organisms share a common ancestry

• vestigial structures

• homologous structures

• adaptive radiation

• fossil

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

The image shows an example of..

• vestigial structure

• homologous structure

• analogous structure

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

The bones in the figure above are-

• Evidence of a common ancestor

• Evidence that animals can walk

• Evidence that fossils are old

• Evidence of nothing

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Similar structures with different purposes found in different species are known as _____

• vestigial structures

• DNA

• homologous structures

• the fossil record

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Q1. What are the types of structures in evolutionary biology?

• A) Homologous

• B) Vesitigial

• C) Analogous

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

• homologous

• Vestigial

• Analogous

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

• Homologous
• Vestigial
• Analogous

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

What is an example of a homologous structure?

• Penguin and shark

• Bird and butterfly

• Bat and Butterfly

• Human’s arm and whale flipper

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Which of the following best describes homologous structures?

• Structures that have the same function but different origins

• Structures that have different functions but similar origins

• Structures that are identical in all species

• Structures that are unique to a single species

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2