Evolution Quizs

The arm of a human, the flipper of a whale, and the wing of a bat all have similar bone structures. Therefore, these parts of the body would all be considered...

• homologous structures

• vestigial structures

• transitional fossils

• common ancestors

If a parent acquires a body structure during its lifetime, it could pass on that characteristic structure to its offspring.

• Theory of Acquired Characteristics

• Theory of Need

• Theory of Evolution

• Theory of Use and Disuse

Jean Baptiste de Lamarck believed that giraffes before have short necks, but because of their need to survive and in order to reach tall trees for food, they kept stretching their necks until these became longer and able to reach taller trees.

• Theory of Needs

• Theory of Use and Disuse

• Theory of Evolution

• Theory of Acquired Characteristics

A bird's wing and a butterfly's wing have the same function, but they have very different structures. These structures are classified as follows:

• homologous structures

• analogous structures

• vestigial structures

• embryological homologues

The tail bone, wisdom teeth, and appendix are all parts of the human anatomy that would be considered...

• homologous structures

• vestigial structures

• fossils

• extinct

The tail bone, wisdom teeth, and appendix are all parts of the human anatomy that would be considered..

• homologous structures

• vestigial structures

• fossils

• extinct

Two organisms that are closely related would have

• very similar DNA sequence

• exactly the same DNA sequences

• no proteins in common

• completely different DNA sequence

Which of the following statements explains Lamarck’s Theory of Use and Disuse?

• Body structures develop because of mutation.

• Body structures develop because they are not in use.

• Body structures develop because of competition.

• Body structures develop because they are used extensively.

In Darwin's exploration throughout Galapagos Island, what particular specie did he make use as a subject for his study?

• Doves

• Love birds

• Eagles

• Finches

Charles Darwin's theory of Natural selection, which means "survival of the fittest" is very important in this pandemic. The following are survival tips in this time of Pandemic EXCEPT

• Wear face mask and face shield every time you go out

• Always observe physical distancing

• Do not drink plenty water

• Avoid crowded places.