3 Questions
What term describes structures that have a similar origin but may have different functions?
Homologous
Which type of evolution is associated with the development of homologous structures?
Divergent evolution
What is the term for genes that are derived from a common ancestral gene through speciation?
Orthologs
Test your knowledge of homologous structures, evolutionary biology, and genetic inheritance with this quiz. Explore the concept of structures with similar origins but different functions, the type of evolution associated with their development, and genes derived from a common ancestral gene through speciation.
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