Practice Homologous Structures (5.1.3) - Evolution and Biodiversity - IB 12 Biology
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Homologous Structures

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Question 1 Easy

What are homologous structures?

💡 Hint: Think about common ancestry.

Question 2 Easy

Give an example of a homologous structure.

💡 Hint: What structure do humans and whales share?

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Question 1

What defines homologous structures?

Similar function in unrelated species
Similar structure due to common ancestry
No common ancestry

💡 Hint: Focus on ancestry when answering.

Question 2

True or False: Homologous structures serve identical functions across different species.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about examples we've discussed.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Analyze a set of homologous structures and explain how environmental pressures might have influenced their evolution over time. Provide specific examples.

💡 Hint: Consider how adaptations could change functionality.

Challenge 2 Hard

Design an experiment that identifies homologous structures in a new species discovered in a remote area. What methods would you employ?

💡 Hint: Think about relationships in the tree of life.

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