Exam 1 - Evolution and Transition to Land Flashcards
1
Q
What are homologous traits?
A
similar traits inherited by two different organisms due to a common ancestor
2
Q
What are analogous traits?
A
similar traits in two organisms due to convergent evolution
3
Q
Which structures are unique to only plants or animals, not both?
A
- cell wall (plant cells)
- centriole (animal cells)
- chloroplast (plant cells)
4
Q
What are benefits of vascular evolution in plants?
A
- vascularity allows plants to grow tall
- branching allows for complexity
- complexity increases competition for space and sunlight
- competition stimulates more evolution
