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What is the primary driver of the development of analogous structures in different organisms?
What is the primary driver of the development of analogous structures in different organisms?
- Similar environmental pressures (correct)
- Genetic mutations
- Parallel evolution
- Common ancestry
What is a characteristic of endemic species found on islands?
What is a characteristic of endemic species found on islands?
- They are found nowhere else in the world (correct)
- They are only found in freshwater environments
- They are found only on the mainland
- They are found on multiple continents
What is the process that has led to the distribution of similar species on different islands?
What is the process that has led to the distribution of similar species on different islands?
- Convergent evolution
- Genetic drift
- Continental drift (correct)
- Speciation
Which of the following is an example of convergent evolution?
Which of the following is an example of convergent evolution?
What is the term for the independent evolution of similar features in different lineages?
What is the term for the independent evolution of similar features in different lineages?
What is the primary reason for the spread of MRSA?
What is the primary reason for the spread of MRSA?
What is an example of homologous structures?
What is an example of homologous structures?
What is the term for the geographic distribution of species?
What is the term for the geographic distribution of species?
What is the process by which different species evolve similar structures in response to similar environments?
What is the process by which different species evolve similar structures in response to similar environments?
What is the significance of the fossil record in providing evidence for evolution?
What is the significance of the fossil record in providing evidence for evolution?
What is the term for structures that are similar in different species but have evolved independently?
What is the term for structures that are similar in different species but have evolved independently?
What is reflected in an evolutionary tree?
What is reflected in an evolutionary tree?
What is the significance of a branch point in an evolutionary tree?
What is the significance of a branch point in an evolutionary tree?
What is the term for the remnants of features that served a function in an organism's ancestors?
What is the term for the remnants of features that served a function in an organism's ancestors?
What is the relationship between crocodiles and birds?
What is the relationship between crocodiles and birds?
What is the term for the universal genetic code used by all forms of life?
What is the term for the universal genetic code used by all forms of life?
What is the significance of hatch marks on an evolutionary tree?
What is the significance of hatch marks on an evolutionary tree?
