5.1.3 - Homologous Structures
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What are homologous structures?
💡 Hint: Think about common ancestry.
Give an example of a homologous structure.
💡 Hint: What structure do humans and whales share?
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What defines homologous structures?
💡 Hint: Focus on ancestry when answering.
True or False: Homologous structures serve identical functions across different species.
💡 Hint: Think about examples we've discussed.
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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.
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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