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K to 12 BEC

General Biology 2
Activity Sheet
QUARTER 3 - MELC 7
Week 4
Evidences of Evolution

REGION VI-WESTERN VISAYAS

General Biology 2
Activity Sheet No. 7- Evidences of Evolution
First Edition, 2021

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GENERAL BIOLOGY 2 ACTIVITY SHEET No. 7

Evidences of Evolution

I. Learning Competency with Code

Explain evidence of evolution (e.g., biogeography, fossil record, DNA/protein
sequences, homology and embryology) (STEM_BIO11/12-IIIc-g-12)

II. Background Information for Learners

SOURCES OF EVIDENCE OF EVOLUTION
Evidence from biogeography
Biogeography is the study of the past and present geographic distribution of
organisms. Evolutionary patterns arise among organisms in the same area. Similar
organisms that are found in different locations could mean that these places where once
connected.

Evidence from fossil records

Fossils are remains, impression, or trace of organisms of past geologic age that has
been preserved in the Earth’s crust.

Evidence from molecular biology

Similarities shared by many organisms in their DNA and RNA structure suggest
common ancestry with modification. The near universality of the genetic code provides
evidence of relatedness between and among organisms.

Evidence from structures

Homologous structures are physical structures shared by different organisms
such as set of bones or body form that may have been inherited from a common ancestor,
although it may appear different and have varied functions. These structures are believed
to have the same origin but functions differently.

Analogous structures are structures that perform the same function but have
emerge from different origin.

Vestigial structures are structures that exist in organisms that have no known
function which is believed to be remaining parts from the ancestor.

Evidence from embryology

Embryology is the study of the development of an organism from embryo to its
adult form. Organisms that are related shows similarity in embryonic development.

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 III. Activity Proper
A. Figure 1 below shows corresponding portions of hemoglobin molecules in humans
and five other vertebrates. The numbers indicate the position of a particular amino
acid (abbreviated name) in the chain.

Figure 1: Portion of hemoglobin molecules in vertebrates

Directions: Study figure 1 and complete the table below by comparing the amino acid
sequence of each organism with that of a human and count the number of differences.
Answer the guide questions that follow.

Organisms being compared Amino acid difference

Human & Chimpanzee

Human & Gorilla

Human & Rhesus monkey

Human & Horse

Human & Kangaroo

Questions:
1. Based on your answer in the table, which organisms do you think are the least related?
Explain your answer.
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2. Which organisms do you think are closely related? Explain your answer.
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3. How does similarity in the biochemical level can be used as evidence of evolution?
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B. Directions: Examine the following statements and then decide which evidence of
evolution does it supports. Choose whether biogeography, fossil records, molecular
biology, structure, or embryology.

_________1. Wolves and dogs share approximately 99.8% similarities in their genes.
_________2. Most mammals have five toes or fingers which have changed through time
for different usage.
_________3. Vertebrates have tails at some point in their early development.
_________4. Footprints of prehistoric organisms found in rocks.
_________5. Remnants of ancient ferns that are found in the continents of Africa and
South America.
_________6. Diversification of marsupials and the absence of other mammals in
Australia.
_________7. Difference in the beaks of finches found in Galapagos Island compared to
those that are found in mainland.
_________8. Human and chimpanzee have the highest number of similarities in the
amino acid sequence found in hemoglobin molecules.
_________9. Pharyngeal arches are structures in embryonic stage of fishes and humans
that are differentiated in the later stages of development.
_________10. Forelimbs of mammals, reptiles and birds show similarities in anatomical
patterns.

C. Directions: Given the following sources of evidence, explain how it supports

evolution.
Biogeography

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https://www.ck12.org/c/biology/biogeography/l
esson/Biogeography-BIO/

Fossil
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https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/fossil-words

Homologous Structure
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https://courses.lumenlearning.com/suny-wmopen-
biology1/chapter/outcome-evidence-for-evolution/

Embryology
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IV. Reflection
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https://microbenotes.com/evolutionary-embryology/
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E.(2016). General Biology 2. Commission on Higher Education.
Bascos, N.A.,Diaz, M.G.,Fontanilla, I.K., Manuel, M.C.,Tabugo,S.R., & Quijano Jr.,
evidence-for-evolution/
https://courses.lumenlearning.com/suny-wmopen-biology1/chapter/outcome-
Learning, L. (n.d.). Biology for Majors I. Retrieved February 01, 2021, from
VI. Links and/or Other References
B.
1. molecular biology
2. structures
3. embryology
4. fossils
5. fossils
6. biogeography
7. biogeography
8. molecular biology
9. structures
10. structures
A. Possible answers
1. Based on the selected hemoglobin sequence,
human and kangaroo may be considered as least
related due to the large number of difference in amino acid.
2. Human and chimpanzee can be considered closely
related, because there are no difference in the amino
acid in the selected hemoglobin sequence.
3. The great number of similarities in the biochemical level
like in the amino acid sequence may suggest a recent
common ancestry between or among organisms that may have
evolved over time.
C. Possible answers
Biogeography- Camels descended from the same ancestor and have been distributed throughout the world which can be explained
by the movement of plates. Evolution occurs through adaptation to the new environment and natural selection.
Fossil- it provides document about organisms that have lived in the past which can be compared to be used to describe evolutionary
history.
Homologous structure- Similarities in structure like in bones in different organisms may suggest common ancestry which later on
led to alteration in shapes and sizes.
Embryology- Examining the different embryos of vertebrates reveal that at a certain stage similarity in some structures exist and
have differentiated in later stages of development.
Reflection: Answers may vary
V. Answer Key
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Complete the statements below.