Homologous structures are anatomical features that are similar in different species because they were inherited from a common ancestor. For example, the forelimbs of humans, whales, and bats. Is a clear example of ___________________ homology, which indicates a common evolutionary origin. Question 8Answera.vestigialb.molecular c.anatomicald.embryological

Examples of homologous structures include:Question 14Select one:a.the wings of a bat and bird.b.the wings of a bat and the limbs of a cat.c.the limbs of a cat and limbs of a tortoise.d.All of the above

The forelimbs of mammals are examples of homologous structures.

According to the theory of evolution, anatomical and molecular homologies should ____________________. Group of answer choicesyield very different hierarchical patternslink all of the species currently present on Earthproduce similar patterns of evolutionary relatednessbe completely independent of each other

The similar structures in vertebrate embryos shows that ______ can reveal homologous structures and evolutionary relationships.Multiple choice question.molecular changesconvergent evolutionanalogous structuresdevelopment

Anatomical structures that have similar functions but that evolved independently are called ______ structures.Multiple choice question.vestigialanalogoushomologoushomeotic