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What is the main focus of comparative anatomy in relation to evolution?
What is the main focus of comparative anatomy in relation to evolution?
- Comparing DNA sequences of different organisms
- Investigating the ecosystem dynamics of different species
- Analyzing structural similarities of organisms (correct)
- Studying the behavior of organisms in their natural habitats
What is the importance of homologous structures in evolutionary biology?
What is the importance of homologous structures in evolutionary biology?
- They show an evolutionary relationship and a common ancestor (correct)
- They indicate unrelated organisms with similar features
- They suggest convergent evolution in distantly related species
- They prove that all species have unique anatomical features
Why are the forelimbs of humans, whales, cats, and bats considered homologous structures?
Why are the forelimbs of humans, whales, cats, and bats considered homologous structures?
- They perform the same function in all species
- They share a similar structure but different functions (correct)
- They have the same external features in all species
- They evolved from different ancestors
What does the presence of a pentadactyl limb (a limb with five digits) in various species suggest?
What does the presence of a pentadactyl limb (a limb with five digits) in various species suggest?
In evolutionary terms, why do organisms with similar anatomical features like homologous structures suggest a common ancestor?
In evolutionary terms, why do organisms with similar anatomical features like homologous structures suggest a common ancestor?
What is the difference between analogous structures and homologous structures?
What is the difference between analogous structures and homologous structures?
What is the significance of studying comparative embryology?
What is the significance of studying comparative embryology?
What are the two categories of fossils mentioned in the text?
What are the two categories of fossils mentioned in the text?
What is the principle behind stratigraphy?
What is the principle behind stratigraphy?
What is the difference between radiocarbon dating and potassium-argon dating?
What is the difference between radiocarbon dating and potassium-argon dating?
