For 8 to 13. Identify the example as homologous, analogous, vestigial or as embrology
Question 5
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Question 10
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Question 11
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How many differences are there between the human and the chicken (count the number of highlighted sequences. count both rows)
Question 12
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How many differences are there between the human and the horse (count the number of highlighted sequences)
Question 13
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How many differences are there between the human and the tuna (count the number of highlighted sequences)
Question 14
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How many differences are there between the human and the
monkey (count the number of highlighted sequences)
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Question 17
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What is the function of these structures?
communication
fly
to gather food
protection
Click on all the structural differences between butterfly and bird wings
birds have feathers
birds have bones
wings purpose is to fly
Do analogous structures show common ancestry?
Yes
No
Why might cave fish have evolved without eyesight?
Cave fish lost their eyes in an epic battle
Cave fish lost their eyesight due to an illness
Caves are dark, so eyesight is not necessary for surivival
Cave fish are not actually fish
The wings of bats and birds are both used for flight but have different structures. Birds and bats are not related
A. homologous
B. analogous
C. vestigial
D. embryology
Snakes have little leg bones that have no function
A. homologous
B. analogous
C. vestigial
D. embryology
The embroys of humans, fish, and salamanders have common features. This indicates a common ancestor.
A. homologous
B. analogous
C. vestigial
D. embryology
Whales have a pelvis and little femur bones even though they do not have legs.
A. homologous
B. analogous
C. vestigial
D. embryology
Horses, cats, dogs, and humans have the same number of bones in the upper arm. These organisms have similar bone structure in the limbs but are used for different functions. This indicates a common ancestor.
A. homologous
B. analogous
C. vestigial
D. embryology
Dolphins and sharks have a streamlined body, flippers, and a tail however, dolphins are mammals and sharks are fish. Dolphins and sharks do not have a common ancestor.
A. homologous
B. analogous
C. vestigial
D. embryology
What organism is closely related to humans?
chicken
horse
tuna
monkey
What organism is least closely related to humans?
chicken
horse
tuna
monkey
What is the BEST evidence to support evolution and common ancestory?
