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    Which of the following is another example of vestigial structure in human? 

    • Gallbladder
    • Appendix
    • Femur bone
    • Nasal cavity
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The field of evolutionary biology is super exciting. Why not test your knowledge about vestigial structures with this fun quiz? By definition, vestigial structures are structures in an organism's body that have no function but were a residual trait from their previous ancestor. Do you think you know everything about them? Experts carefully design all the questions in the quiz to help you understand the concepts in-depth. We hope that you learn something new from the quiz. Remember to share if you enjoyed playing the quiz. Have fun, and keep learning! Good Luck!

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  • 2. 

    What exactly are vestigial organs? 

    • Organs that have provided evolutionary benefits

    • Structures that have regressed the evolutionary process

    • Organs that are no longer in use but were of use to the ancestors

    • None of the above

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  • 3. 

    Darwin's finches are an example of  

    • Evolutionary biology

    • Domestic breeding

    • Geographical distribution

    • Regressive evolution 

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  • 4. 

    Which of the following is an example of vestigial structure in a human? 

    • Liver

    • Kidneys

    • Femur

    • Wisdom Teeth

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  • 5. 

    Which of the following is an example of vestigial structure?

    • The fins of sharks

    • The wings of an ostrich

    • The hind limbs of a house cat

    • Wings of a red-tailed hawk

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  • 6. 

    Which of the following is an example of a vestigial structure? 

    • The wings on flightless Birds

    • Pelvic bones in snakes

    • The eyes of blind cave fishes

    • All of the above

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  • 7. 

    Which of the following is an example of a vestigial structure in a whale?

    • The pelvis and the femur

    • The tailbone

    • The lungs

    • The back fins

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  • 8. 

    • Which of the following is an incorrect statement about comparative biochemistry?

    • He mechanism for building proteins from amino acids is nearly identical in all living systems.

    • DNA and RNA are the basic genetic codes for all life.

    • All living organisms produce the same types of proteins.

    • None of the above

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  • 9. 

    Which of the following examples does NOT support the theory of evolution?

    • The genus of legless lizards are no longer considered lizards and are now part of the snake genus.

    • Vestigial organs are structures that are no longer necessary for survival.

    • Bats, humans, and cats have similarly constructed forelimbs and thus it suggests a common ancestor.

    • None of the above

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  • 10. 

    Which of the following statement about fossils is false? 

    • Fossils from the upper layers are the ancestors of modern forms.

    • Fossils from the uppermost rock are most like current forms.

    • Fossils from the deeper layers are the ancestors of current forms.

    • None of the above

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