Use the drop-down menus to decide if an example of similar traits is likely a homologous structure or an analogous structure.
✔ Homologous structureX Analogous structure Clams and snails both have similar muscle structure even though the muscles do different jobs.
✔ Homologous structureX Analogous structure The flaps of a Venus flytrap have a similar makeup to oak leaves.
✔ Homologous structureX Analogous structure The flaps of a Venus flytrap have a similar makeup to oak leaves.
Which of the following statements is the best explanation for why the embryos look so similar, considering how different an adult fish and chicken are?
All of the following statements are true. Decide which of the examples of molecular biology give evidence for evolution. Check all of the boxes that apply.
✔ similaritiesX differences
X convergent evolution✔ descent from a common ancestor
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Identify which examples are fossils. Select all of the boxes that apply.
Use the drop-down menus to match each example to the fossil topic discussed, then to show how the fossil record gives evidence of evolution.
✔ Increasing complexityTransitional formsX Geographic distribution The oldest forms of life were much more simple than the newest forms of life.
All of these examples show evidence for evolution because they show
All of these examples show evidence for evolution because they show
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