

Primate Evolution
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Science
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8th Grade
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Hard
Joseph Anderson
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9 Slides • 10 Questions
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Multiple Choice
Structures that have the same function but evolved independently are called
homologous
analogous
vestigial
embryological
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Multiple Choice
The organisms shown lived in the same natural envionrment
The organisms shown may have developed from a common ancestor
The organisms shown have the same genetic diseases
All vertebrate species have identical forelimbs
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Multiple Choice
A random change in DNA...
Evolution
Gene
Mutation
Genetic drift
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Multiple Choice
Because whales have a pelvis and femurs, it shows whales are descended from an ancestor that was able to _____________________.
walk
sing
swim
polka
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Multiple Choice
Structures that have the same function but evolved independently are called
homologous
analogous
vestigial
embryological
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Multiple Choice
The organisms shown lived in the same natural envionrment
The organisms shown may have developed from a common ancestor
The organisms shown have the same genetic diseases
All vertebrate species have identical forelimbs
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Multiple Choice
What type of evidence is represented in the picture above:
Fossils
Vestigial Structures
DNA
Homologous Structures
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Multiple Choice
look very similar.
have very different features.
show different stages of development.
have only a tail if they are non-human.
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Multiple Choice
In the table shown, the DNA in five primate species was compared to the DNA of humans. The number of differences in the DNA sequences was recorded. Based on this data, what inference could you make about these species compared to humans?
Lemurs are most like humans.
Gorillas are most like humans.
None of the species are similar to humans.
Only the lemur differs from humans in any way.
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following would best determine whether two plant species share a recent common ancestor?
Flowering times
DNA sequences
Stem lengths
Habitat distribution
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