Question 1

What does the concept of evolutionary conservation of structures mean?

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It refers to similar biological structures found in different species due to shared ancestry.

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It means all species have identical structures.

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It indicates that structures appear randomly in different species.

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It suggests structures evolve independently in all species.

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of a conserved structure in evolution?

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The forelimbs of mammals, birds, and bats.

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The wings of insects.

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The shells of snails.

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The tails of fish and whales.

Question 3

Why do scientists study evolutionary conservation of structures?

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To understand the evolutionary relationships between different species.

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To identify which species are more advanced.

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To determine how many species are extinct.

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To prove that all living things are the same.

Question 4

What is an example of a conserved structure that supports the theory of evolution?

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The vertebral column in mammals, reptiles, and birds.

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The fur of mammals.

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The colors of flowers.

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The exoskeleton of insects.

Question 5

What does the term 'homologous structures' refer to in evolutionary biology?

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Structures that are similar in different species due to shared ancestry.

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Structures that are identical in function but different in form.

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Structures that have no evolutionary significance.

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Structures that evolve independently in unrelated species.

Question 6

How does the concept of evolutionary conservation provide evidence for common descent?

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By showing that similar structures across different species indicate a shared evolutionary ancestor.

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By proving that all species have evolved independently.

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By suggesting that structures are always perfect for their functions.

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By demonstrating that all species are identical.

Question 7

Which of the following is a function of conserved structures in evolution?

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They help scientists trace evolutionary lineages and relationships among species.

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They prove that evolution has stopped.

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They show that all species are equal.

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They indicate that all animals live in the same environment.

Question 8

What is the significance of studying conserved genes across different species?

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It helps scientists identify essential biological functions that are important for life.

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It indicates that genes do not change over time.

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It proves that some organisms are more complex than others.

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It shows that all genes are the same in every organism.

Question 9

Which of the following best describes 'vestigial structures'?

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Remnants of structures that had important functions in ancestors but are reduced or nonfunctional in current species.

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Features that serve the same purpose in different species.

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Identical structures in unrelated species.

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Structures that have evolved to be more complex over time.

Question 10

What role do conserved proteins play in evolutionary biology?

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They suggest that many organisms share common ancestry due to similar protein sequences.

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They indicate that all proteins are identical across species.

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They prove that proteins are the only factor in evolution.

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They show that proteins do not change over time.

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