Chaoter 5.3 Evidence Of Evolution From Biology. Flashcards

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Features with similar structures but different functions.

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Homologous Features.

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Features that are similar in appearance and function, but do not appear to have the same evolutionary origin.

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Analogous Features.

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Rudimentary structures with no useful function.

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Vestigial Features.

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The molecule that makes up genetic material.

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DNA.

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A segment of DNA that performs a specific function, such as coding for a particular protein.

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Gene.

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The process if humans selecting and breeding individuals with the desired traits.

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Artificial Selection.

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