Biology Structures and Fossils Quiz

What are homologous structures?

• Structures with similar function but different origin

• Structures with similar origin but different function

• Structures that have no function

• Structures that are identical in all species

What are analogous structures?

• Structures with similar origin but different function

• Structures with similar function but different origin

• Structures that have no function

• Structures that are identical in all species

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What are vestigial structures?

• Structures with similar function but different origin

• Structures with similar origin but different function

• Structures that have no function

• Structures that are identical in all species

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Which of the following is NOT a type of fossil?

• Mold fossil

• Cast fossil

• Trace fossil

• Bone fossil

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How do scientists determine the age of fossils?

• By their color

• By their size

• By radiometric dating

• By their location

What does embryology study?

• The development of embryos

• The structure of bones

• The function of organs

• The behavior of animals

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What is the role of DNA in comparative anatomy?

• It determines the color of organisms

• It provides evidence of evolutionary relationships

• It helps in the digestion process

• It is used for photosynthesis

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Which structure is an example of a homologous structure?

• Wings of a butterfly and a bat

• Flippers of a whale and wings of a bird

• Human arm and whale flipper

• Eyes of a cat and a dog

Which structure is an example of an analogous structure?

• Wings of a butterfly and a bat

• Flippers of a whale and wings of a bird

• Human arm and whale flipper

• Eyes of a cat and a dog

Which structure is an example of a vestigial structure?

• Human appendix

• Wings of a butterfly

• Flippers of a whale

• Eyes of a cat

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