The similarity of bone structure in the forelimbs of many vertebrates is an example of:
1. Homology
2. Analogy
3. Convergent evolution
4. Adaptive radiation

Subtopic:  Concept of Organic Evolution: Evidence: 1 | Concept of Organic Evolution: Evidence |
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Among the following sets of examples for divergent evolution, select the incorrect option:

1. Forelimbs of man, bat and cheetah
2. Heart of bat, man and cheetah
3. Brain of bat, man and cheetah
4. Eye of octopus, bat and man

Subtopic:  Concept of Organic Evolution: Evidence: 2 | Concept of Organic Evolution: Evidence |
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According to Hugo de Vries, the mechanism of evolution is:
1. Multiple-step mutations
2. Saltation
3. Phenotypic variations
4. Minor mutations
Subtopic:  Mechanism of Evolution |
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Genetic drift operates in:

1. small isolated population
2. large isolated population
3. non-reproductive population
4. slow reproductive population
Subtopic:  Hardy Weinberg Law |
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In Hardy-Weinberg equation, the frequency of heterozygous individual is represented by?

1. p2 2. 2pq
3. pq 4. q2
Subtopic:  Hardy Weinberg Law: 1 | Hardy Weinberg Law |
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The chronological order of human evolution from early to the recent is?

1. Australopithecus→Ramapithecus→Homo habilis→Homo erectus
2. Ramapithecus→Australopithecus→ Homo habilis→Homo erectus
3. Ramapithecus→Homo habilis→ Australopithecus →Homo erectus
4. Australopithecus→Homo habilis→Ramapithecus →Homo erectus

Subtopic:  Evolution Prior to Ape Man: 1 | Evolution Prior to Ape Man: 2 | Evolution Prior to Ape Man |
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Which of the following is the correct sequence of events in the origin of life? 

I: Formation of protobionts. 
II: Synthesis of organic monomers. 
III: Synthesis of organic polymers. 
IV: Formation of DNA-based genetic systems.

   

1. I, II, III, IV 2. I, III, II, IV
3. II, III, I, IV 4. II, III, IV, I
Subtopic:  Origin of Life: Chemical Evolution: 1 | Origin of Life |
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Analogous structures are results of?
1. convergent evolution 2. shared ancestry
3. stabilizing selection 4. divergent evolution
Subtopic:  Concept of Organic Evolution: Evidence: 2 | Concept of Organic Evolution: Evidence |
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Which of the following structure is homologous to the wing of a bird?
1. Wing of a moth
2. Hind limb of rabbit
3. Flipper of whale
4. Dorsal fin of a shark
Subtopic:  Concept of Organic Evolution: Evidence: 1 | Concept of Organic Evolution: Evidence |
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The wings of a bird and the wings of an insect are:

1. Homologous structures, represent divergent evolution
2. Analogous structures, represent convergent evolution
3. Phylogenetic structures, represent divergent evolution
4. Homologous structures, represent convergent evolution

Subtopic:  Concept of Organic Evolution: Evidence: 2 | Concept of Organic Evolution: Evidence |
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