Evidence of Evolution 1
Evidence of Evolution 2
Evidence of Evolution 3
Evidence of Evolution 4
Evidence of Evolution 5/6
100
The remains or imprints of organisms from earlier geological periods preserved in sedimentary rock
Fossils
100
Study of similarities and differences in the anatomy of different species
Comparative Anatomy
100
Field of study that compares and contrasts embryos of different species
Comparative Embryology
100
Strongest evidence that supports evolution?
Molecular Biology or DNA
100
Branch of biology that deals with the geographical distribution of plants and animals
Biogeography
200
Where are simple and older fossils found?
Bottom
200
Body parts that are non-functional
Vestigial Structures
200
The early developmental stage of an animal
Embryo
200
What percentage of DNA do humans have in common with chimps?
99%
200
Evidence that states changes can be seen in species that have short lifespans or generations
Observed Evolutionary Change
300
Where are newer and more complex fossils found?
Top
300
Same structure, different function
Homologous Structures
300
Why do embryos of different organisms look similar?
Because they share a common ancestor
300
DNA is an example of which macromolecule?
Nucleic Acid
300
TRUE OR FALSE: All of todays continents were part of one large land mass about 225 million years ago
True
400
Fossil records suggest that organisms have
Common ancestry
400
Different structure, same function
Analogous Structures
400
What are 2 physical traits that all embryos have?
Gills and tail
400
Change in DNA base pair that may affect the phenotype
Mutation
400
What was the name of the super continent?
Pangea
500
What is the name of the scientist that studied fossils on the Galapagos Islands?
Charles Darwin
500
Which 2 structures suggest common ancestry?
Homologous and Vestigial
500
What kind of microscope would you use to look at embryos?
Compound light microscope
500
The more DNA base pairs that are similar amongst different organisms means what?
The common ancestor is recent
500
Biogeography also supports increased
Biodiversity