Homologous and Analogous Structures Review

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8th Grade
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Lisa Thompson
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Explain the concept of homologous structures with an example.
The forelimbs of vertebrates, such as the arms of humans, the wings of birds, and the flippers of whales, are examples of homologous structures.
The fins of a fish and the legs of a frog are examples of homologous structures.
The beak of a bird and the trunk of an elephant are examples of homologous structures.
The wings of birds and the wings of insects are examples of homologous structures.
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NGSS.HS-LS4-1
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Define analogous structures and how they differ from homologous structures.
Analogous structures and homologous structures are the same thing.
Analogous structures have the same evolutionary origin, while homologous structures have different evolutionary origins.
Analogous structures have different evolutionary origins, while homologous structures have the same evolutionary origin.
Analogous structures are found in different species, while homologous structures are found in the same species.
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NGSS.HS-LS4-1
NGSS.HS-LS4-2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Compare and contrast homologous and analogous structures.
Homologous structures are similar in structure and origin but may have different functions, while analogous structures have similar functions but different origins and structures.
Homologous structures have different functions and origins, while analogous structures have similar functions and origins.
Homologous structures have similar functions and origins, while analogous structures have different functions and structures.
Homologous structures have different functions and structures, while analogous structures have similar functions and structures.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What are the key differences between homologous and analogous structures?
Homologous structures have similar functions and origins, while analogous structures have different structures and functions.
Homologous structures have different functions and origins, while analogous structures have similar structures and origins.
Homologous structures have similar structures and origins, while analogous structures have similar functions but different structures and origins.
Homologous structures have different functions and structures, while analogous structures have similar functions and structures.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Some organisms that share a common ancestor have features that have different functions, but similar structures. These are known as
vestigial structures
analogous structures
homologous structures
fossil structures
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NGSS.HS-LS4-1
NGSS.HS-LS4-4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is this an example of?
vestigial structures
embryology
homologous structures
fossil record
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NGSS.MS-LS4-2
NGSS.MS-LS4-3
7.
DRAG AND DROP QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The forelimbs of mammals have similar anatomy because these groups descended from a recent common ancestor. Their bone structure is an example of a(n) (a) structure.
vestigial
analogous
homologous
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NGSS.MS-LS4-2
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