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Why is the unique wildlife of the Galápagos Islands explained by their volcanic origin and isolation?
Why is the unique wildlife of the Galápagos Islands explained by their volcanic origin and isolation?
- Due to the presence of similar fossil species on the islands
- Volcanic origin and isolation influence the evolution of endemic species (correct)
- Because the islands have a high population density of organisms
- As a result of continental drift separating the islands from the mainland
What is a cornerstone of evolutionary biology based on shared anatomical features from a common ancestor?
What is a cornerstone of evolutionary biology based on shared anatomical features from a common ancestor?
- Genetic drift
- Homologous structures (correct)
- Mitochondrial DNA analysis
- Species isolation
How do the forelimbs of humans, whales, bats, and birds demonstrate evolution?
How do the forelimbs of humans, whales, bats, and birds demonstrate evolution?
- As a result of convergent evolution in these species
- By having similar underlying anatomy despite different functions (correct)
- Through morphological differences reflecting distant ancestry
- By serving identical functions in all four species
What does DNA analysis reveal about the relationship between closely related species?
What does DNA analysis reveal about the relationship between closely related species?
Which concept describes the passing down of traits from ancestors with potential alterations over time?
Which concept describes the passing down of traits from ancestors with potential alterations over time?
How does studying mitochondrial DNA help in understanding evolution?
How does studying mitochondrial DNA help in understanding evolution?
What does the fossil record, biogeography, homologous structures, and genetics collectively provide evidence for?
What does the fossil record, biogeography, homologous structures, and genetics collectively provide evidence for?
Why do species with a recent common ancestor share a higher percentage of their DNA?
Why do species with a recent common ancestor share a higher percentage of their DNA?
What does the evolutionary history of life on Earth include, according to the text?
What does the evolutionary history of life on Earth include, according to the text?
'Evolution as a unifying theme in biology' demonstrates what about life?
'Evolution as a unifying theme in biology' demonstrates what about life?
What does the fossil record provide evidence for?
What does the fossil record provide evidence for?
Which piece of evidence for evolution acts as a chronological archive of life on Earth?
Which piece of evidence for evolution acts as a chronological archive of life on Earth?
What is the study of the distribution of species and ecosystems in geographic space and through geological time called?
What is the study of the distribution of species and ecosystems in geographic space and through geological time called?
What do transitional fossils like Archaeopteryx demonstrate?
What do transitional fossils like Archaeopteryx demonstrate?
Which type of evidence provides unique insights into the evolutionary process by revealing traits inherited from predecessors alongside new characteristics?
Which type of evidence provides unique insights into the evolutionary process by revealing traits inherited from predecessors alongside new characteristics?
What does descent with modification refer to in the context of evolution?
What does descent with modification refer to in the context of evolution?
Which type of evidence reveals a logical sequence of evolutionary steps, supporting the theory that life has evolved from simpler to more complex forms?
Which type of evidence reveals a logical sequence of evolutionary steps, supporting the theory that life has evolved from simpler to more complex forms?
What does biogeography study in relation to evolution?
What does biogeography study in relation to evolution?
What concept is illustrated by the presence of similar fossil species on now-separated continents?
What concept is illustrated by the presence of similar fossil species on now-separated continents?
Why do DNA analysis results show a higher percentage of shared DNA between closely related species?
Why do DNA analysis results show a higher percentage of shared DNA between closely related species?
What does the study of homologous structures aim to demonstrate in evolutionary biology?
What does the study of homologous structures aim to demonstrate in evolutionary biology?
How does the geographic distribution of organisms provide evidence for evolution?
How does the geographic distribution of organisms provide evidence for evolution?
What scientific advancement has provided profound insights into the relationships between different species?
What scientific advancement has provided profound insights into the relationships between different species?
Why do scientists study mitochondrial DNA in the context of evolution?
Why do scientists study mitochondrial DNA in the context of evolution?
What does the structural similarity of forelimbs in humans, whales, bats, and birds suggest?
What does the structural similarity of forelimbs in humans, whales, bats, and birds suggest?
What is the main reason the unique wildlife of the Galápagos Islands can be explained by their origin and isolation?
What is the main reason the unique wildlife of the Galápagos Islands can be explained by their origin and isolation?
Which field of study uses anatomical features to trace shared ancestry among different species?
Which field of study uses anatomical features to trace shared ancestry among different species?
What concept in genetics supports the idea of a shared evolutionary past among species?
What concept in genetics supports the idea of a shared evolutionary past among species?
What does the fossil record primarily provide evidence for?
What does the fossil record primarily provide evidence for?
In the context of evolution, what do transitional fossils like Archaeopteryx demonstrate?
In the context of evolution, what do transitional fossils like Archaeopteryx demonstrate?
How do biogeographical patterns contribute to understanding evolution?
How do biogeographical patterns contribute to understanding evolution?
What is one key insight gained from studying homologous structures in the context of evolution?
What is one key insight gained from studying homologous structures in the context of evolution?
How do genetic information and DNA analysis contribute to understanding evolution?
How do genetic information and DNA analysis contribute to understanding evolution?
Which concept does the study of fossils primarily support in evolutionary biology?
Which concept does the study of fossils primarily support in evolutionary biology?
Why are homologous structures considered significant evidence for evolution?
Why are homologous structures considered significant evidence for evolution?
What does the term 'descent with modification' refer to in the context of evolution?
What does the term 'descent with modification' refer to in the context of evolution?
Why is the fossil record considered crucial evidence for evolution?
Why is the fossil record considered crucial evidence for evolution?
What is one key contribution made by biogeography to evolutionary studies?
What is one key contribution made by biogeography to evolutionary studies?
What does the fossil record primarily act as according to the text?
What does the fossil record primarily act as according to the text?
Why are transitional fossils like Archaeopteryx significant in understanding evolution?
Why are transitional fossils like Archaeopteryx significant in understanding evolution?
What key role does biogeography play in evolutionary studies?
What key role does biogeography play in evolutionary studies?
What concept does homologous structures aim to demonstrate in evolutionary biology?
What concept does homologous structures aim to demonstrate in evolutionary biology?
Why do scientists consider genetic information important in understanding evolution?
Why do scientists consider genetic information important in understanding evolution?
In the context of evolution, why is the geographical distribution of organisms significant?
In the context of evolution, why is the geographical distribution of organisms significant?
What do transitional fossils like Tiktaalik represent?
What do transitional fossils like Tiktaalik represent?
Why is the presence of homologous structures significant in understanding evolution?
Why is the presence of homologous structures significant in understanding evolution?
How does DNA analysis contribute to understanding evolution?
How does DNA analysis contribute to understanding evolution?
What does the study of biogeography primarily focus on in relation to evolution?
What does the study of biogeography primarily focus on in relation to evolution?
What is the significance of the presence of similar fossil species on now-separated continents?
What is the significance of the presence of similar fossil species on now-separated continents?
What does the structural similarity of forelimbs in humans, whales, bats, and birds suggest?
What does the structural similarity of forelimbs in humans, whales, bats, and birds suggest?
How do scientists trace lineage and evolutionary history using mitochondrial DNA?
How do scientists trace lineage and evolutionary history using mitochondrial DNA?
Why do species that are closely related share a higher percentage of their DNA?
Why do species that are closely related share a higher percentage of their DNA?
What does the study of homologous structures reveal about different species?
What does the study of homologous structures reveal about different species?
How does DNA analysis act as a molecular record of evolution?
How does DNA analysis act as a molecular record of evolution?
