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Gen. Var. & Adapt. 1-3
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Structures with similar function but different construction from a different ancestors.
analogous structures
embryological similarities
developmental patterns
homologous structures
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Changes in organisms happen naturally as a result of
fossil records
mutations
resolutions
sexual selection
3
Similarities in early stages of development.
developmental patterns
homologous structures
embryological similarities
analogous structures
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What is used to predict the degree of relatedness that organisms have to each other?
dichotomous keys
none of the above
genetorelatedness
comparative anatomy
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Which of the following correctly describes evolution?
A theory describing how science is right without question.
A theory proving that all creatures descended from Darwin.
A theory disproving religion.
A theory describing how change happens over time.
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Which factor is most responsible for changes in organisms?
environment
peer pressure
population denisty
solar flares
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Who was Charles Darwin?
A cool dude who had tons of followers and a hot mom.
The greatest showman
A grouchy old man
The father of evolution
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Stages of growth from birth to adulthood.
analogous structures
homologous structures
embryological similarities
developmental patterns
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Traits that help an organism be _________ to an environment will be passed on.
less favorable
ill suited
none of the above
better suited
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Which of the following isn't a piece of evidence that scientists use as evidence of change?
The law of superposition
The theory of evolution
The metric system
Plate tectonics
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Similar bones, muscles and nerves that are used for different functions from a common ancestor.
homologous structures
developmental patterns
analogous structures
embryological similarities
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The Earth's surface changes gradually over time in which idea?
superstition
plate tectonics
generations
biological evolution
