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Evidences of Evolution GB2 MELCS 13
Evidences of Evolution GB2 MELCS 13
Department of Education
REGION IV-A CALABARZON
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF BATANGAS
DISTRICT OF LOBO
LOBO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
POBLACION, LOBO, BATANGAS
EVIDENCE OF EVOLUTION
ACTIVITY SHEET IN GENERAL BIOLOGY 2
INTERVENTION MATERIAL
Quarter III, S.Y. 2022-2023
MELC: Infer evolutionary relationships among organisms using the evidence of evolution.
(STEM_BIO11/12-IIIc-g-13)
I. Introduction
Directions: Use the key terms in the table to match it with the corresponding pictures:
Evolution Vestigial structure
Analogous structure Homologous structure
https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fadoyosu.com%2Fwhale-leg-bones-
k.html&psig=AOvVaw00os4ATeAdlZUUDUIFe1ft&ust=1683157099156000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CBEQjRxqFwoTCPik7_nm1_4CFQAAAAAdAAAAABAE
https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fsepetjian.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F10%2F07%2Frefuting-homologous-evidence-for-
evolution%2F&psig=AOvVaw1jtjygsvVIyQ_AjRCl-
kSX&ust=1683157019079000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CBEQjRxqFwoTCNje8NPm1_4CFQAAAAAdAAAAABAZ
https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fanswersingenesis.org%2Ftheory-of-evolution%2Fevidence%2F&psig=AOvVaw1jtjygsvVIyQ_AjRCl-
kSX&ust=1683157019079000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CBEQjRxqFwoTCNje8NPm1_4CFQAAAAAdAAAAABAh
https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quora.com%2FHow-is-convergent-evolution-evidence-for-evolution&psig=AOvVaw1816WnCF3x9tW-
CfKnTBKA&ust=1683157399915000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CBEQjRxqFwoTCJDHqIno1_4CFQAAAAAdAAAAABAE
II. Development
A. Directions: Analyze the given fossil of skulls and leg of organisms believed to be ancestors of
the modern-day horse. Answer the following questions.
Source: http://www.iq.poquoson.org
1. Give two similarities between each of the skulls that might lead to the conclusion that these are
all related species.
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2. What is the biggest change in skull anatomy that occurred from the dawn horse to the modern
horse?
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3. What is the biggest change in leg anatomy that occurred from the dawn horse to modern horse.
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B. Directions: Examine the butterfly wing and the bird wing. Answer the following questions.
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ms%2Flib%2FTX21000245%2FCentricity%2FDomain%2F667%2Fevidence%2520
of%2520evolution%2520answers%2520.pdf&psig=AOvVaw0pq3ewXI2Zqm5V-
yZKhSIm&ust=1683159634468000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CBEQjRxqFwo
TCOCv7LLw1_4CFQAAAAAdAAAAABAK
3. Do birds and insects share any structural similarities that would suggest they are closely
related taxonomically?
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III. Engagement
Directions: Complete the table below by classifying and discussing following evidences of
evolution use to infer relationship among organisms.
Evidences Explanation
https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fquizlet.com%2F384447256%2Ffossil-evidence-
diagram%2F&psig=AOvVaw1eCJIVv6l-
https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.britannica.com%2Fscience%2Fembryology&psig=AOvVaw0Q-
https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=http%3A%2F%2Fib.bioninja.com.au%2Fstandard-level%2Ftopic-5-evolution-and-
biodi%2F51-evidence-for-evolution%2Fother-
https://studiousguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Analogous-organs-of-bat-bird-and-butterfly.jpg
https://media.geeksforgeeks.org/wp-content/uploads/20220926160839/Homologusorgans.jpg
IV. Assimilation
Directions: Read and analyze carefully. Choose and write the correct answer on the space
provided.
______1. A structure that has no use in an organism is called:
A. Dichotomous B. Fossilized C. Homologous D. Vestigial
______2. Organs that have a similar structure in different species but have different functions are
called what?
A. Embryos B. Fossils C. Homologous D. Vestigial
______3. A horse has small toe bones behind its hoof, under the skin. They have no purpose or
function. What kind of organs are they?
A. Adaptive B. Homologous C. Radioactive D. Vestigial
______4. DNA evidence suggests that the closest relative to the human is the:
A. Chimpanzee C. Gorilla
B. Dolphins D. Humans have no animal relatives
______5. Which of the following structures are examples of analogous structure?
A. Coccyx of human C. Eagle wings and butterfly wings
B. Dog leg and cat leg D. The wings of flightless birds
Prepared by:
DARLYN C. INGCO
Teacher II
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