Evidence for Evolution (HSC SSCE Biology): Quizzes
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Who first proposed a detailed mechanism for evolution by natural selection?
Who first proposed a detailed mechanism for evolution by natural selection?
Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace
What does identical haemoglobin sequences in humans and chimpanzees indicate?
What does identical haemoglobin sequences in humans and chimpanzees indicate?
They are very closely related
What temperature separates human and chimpanzee hybrid DNA strands?
What temperature separates human and chimpanzee hybrid DNA strands?
83.6°C
In DNA, which base always pairs with adenine?
In DNA, which base always pairs with adenine?
Thymine
What are structures with the same basic plan but different functions called?
What are structures with the same basic plan but different functions called?
Homologous structures
Which bones are part of the pentadactyl limb structure?
Which bones are part of the pentadactyl limb structure?
Humerus, radius, ulna, carpals, phalanges
Which of these is an example of a vestigial structure in humans?
Which of these is an example of a vestigial structure in humans?
Coccyx (reduced tail)
What do pharyngeal slits develop into in mammals?
What do pharyngeal slits develop into in mammals?
Eustachian tubes
Why are there no large flightless birds on northern continents?
Why are there no large flightless birds on northern continents?
Northern continents isolated before they arose
Which feature of Archaeopteryx is reptilian, not avian?
Which feature of Archaeopteryx is reptilian, not avian?
Teeth