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Anatomy & Physiology

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Set 13 How Populations Evolve

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Question 1

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Which statement is TRUE?

A)Natural selection works on variation already present in a population.
B)Natural selection works on non-heritable traits.
C)Individuals evolve through natural selection.
D)Individual organisms evolve structures that they need.

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Question 2

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Which statement about the voyage of the Beagle is TRUE?

A)Its purpose was to identify the fastest route from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean.
B)It lasted almost 2 years.
C)It turned into a tremendous opportunity for Darwin to collect fossils, plants, and animals.
D)It ended with the sinking of the ship off of the coast of Australia, almost 4 years into its journey.

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Question 3

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Which anatomical features are homologous?

A)the forelimb of a dog and the hindlimb of a cat
B)the forelimb of a dog and the forelimb of a cat
C)wings of a butterfly and wings of a sparrow
D)the mouth of a mosquito and the beak of a hummingbird

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