Question 1

The observation that different geographical areas sometimes exhibit plant and animal communities of similar appearance, even though the individual plants and animals are not closely related, is called

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A)  the fossil record.
B)  homology.
C)  convergent evolution.
D)  divergent evolution.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

Which of the following is the best reason that the origin of species according to creation science should not be included in the curriculum of biology courses?

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A)  It is not a scientifically testable theory.
B)  It has proven to be false.
C)  It has been superseded by more modern theories.
D)  It is contrary to the beliefs of most scientists.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 3

Mollusk eyes and vertebrate eyes are

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A)  analogous structures, because they arise from the same structures during development.
B)  analogous structures, because they have the same function but derive from different common ancestors.
C)  homologous structures, because they have different functions.
D)  homologous structures, because they are derived from the same common ancestor.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Convergent evolution occurs when two species living in

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A)  the same area become reproductively isolated.
B)  different areas become reestablished and are able to reproduce.
C)  the same area are competing for the same resource thus causing one to evolve away from the other.
D)  different areas evolve similarities through natural selection acting on those characteristics.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Exam 21: The Evidence for Evolution

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The observation that different geographical areas sometimes exhibit plant and animal communities of similar appearance, even though the individual plants and animals are not closely related, is called

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Mollusk eyes and vertebrate eyes are

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Which of the following is the best reason that the origin of species according to creation science should not be included in the curriculum of biology courses?

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The observation that different geographical areas sometimes exhibit plant and animal communities of similar appearance, even though the individual plants and animals are not closely related, is called

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Which of the following is the best reason that the origin of species according to creation science should not be included in the curriculum of biology courses?

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