University:
University of Cincinnati
Course:
BIOL 2084C | Evolution and Ecology
Academic year:

2023
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134

Pages:

4
Author:

Alena Patterson

Evidence for Evolution Review Multiple Choice Circle the letter of the correct choice. 1. Which organism has DNA that is least like human DNA? a. honeybee b. chicken c. grape d. cow 2. The best evidence for evolution is the a. fossil record b. comparison of embryos c. data from radioactive elements d. observation of traits changing through time 3. A body structure in a present day organism that no longer serves its original purpose A. Vestigial organ B. The human appendix is an example C. Internal organ D. All of the above E. Only A & B 4. Humans have an appendix that does not serve a purpose. This is an example of a(n) A) analogous structure B) vestigial structure C) homologous structure 5. Darwin noticed that many organisms seemed well suited to a. being preserved as fossils. b. providing humans with food. c. surviving in the environments in which they lived. d. swimming from South America to the Galápagos Islands. 6. A type of structural adaptation that enables a species to blend with their surroundings A. Industrial Melanism is an example B. Camouflage C. Chameleons are lizards with an uncanny ability to do this D. All of the above E. Only B & C 7. A type of structural adaptation that enables one species to resemble another species A. Mimicry B. Camouflage C. Non poisonous King snakes and poisonous Coral snakes are an example D. All of the above E. Only A & C 8. Body parts that do not have a common evolutionary origin but are similar in function F. Analogous structures G. Homologous structures H. Vestigial structures 9. Evidence of Evolution I. Fossil J. Anatomical K. Embryological L. Biochemical M. All of the above 10. Structural features with a common evolutionary origin N. Bird, whale, and human forearms are examples O. Homologous Structures P. Analogous Structures Q. A & B 11. Molecular evidence in support of natural selection includes a. the nearly universal genetic code. b. the presence of vestigial structures. c. a tendency toward perfect, unchanging DNA in various species. d. the transmission of acquired characteristics by DNA. e. tropical mockingbirds of the same species had different traits 12. Which is an example of an adaptation? a. all Africa cheetahs have similar DNA b. both humans and gorillas have opposable thumbs c. polar bears fur is white to better camouflage it on ice flows d. sparrow and finch wings allow for quick busts of speed during flight. 13. Which statement is in agreement with Darwin’s theory of evolution? a. More offspring are produced than can possibly survive. b. The organisms that are the fittest are always the largest and strongest. c. The number of offspring is not related to fitness. d. Acquired characteristics that are inherited are the cause of evolution. 14. Darwin’s theory of evolution includes the idea(s) that a. inherited traits of living things change over time b. acquired characteristics can be passed onto offspring c. artificial selection explains how evolution occurs d. two of the above Describe the type of selection that would choose against “Hal’s birthmark”. Could the birthmark be a favorable adaptation? Why or why not. “That’s a bummer of a birthmark, Hal” How does artificial selection differ from natural selection? Place the following in order of first to last to develop. Primates, fish, amphibians, modern humans, bacteria, plants, dinosaurs, insects