Froggy Jumps Plant EvolutionOnline version Test your knowledge on the evidence for evolution in plants! by Amira Abd Elmawgoud 1 What is one key piece of evidence for plant evolution? a Color variations in flowers. b Fossil records showing transitional forms. c Soil nutrient levels. 2 Which process is crucial for plant adaptation and evolution? a Pollination. b Natural selection. c Photosynthesis. 3 What do homologous structures in plants indicate? a Genetic mutations. b Common ancestry. c Environmental changes. 4 Which type of evidence includes DNA comparisons among plant species? a Morphological evidence. b Molecular evidence. c Behavioral evidence. 5 What role do mutations play in plant evolution? a They cause extinction. b They reduce biodiversity. c They introduce genetic variation. 6 Which plant adaptation is a result of evolutionary processes? a Cacti developing water storage. b Trees growing taller for shade. c Flowers changing color. 7 What evidence supports the theory of co-evolution in plants? a Leaf size variations. b Soil pH changes. c Pollinator specialization. 8 Which plant family shows significant evolutionary diversity? a Orchidaceae. b Asteraceae. c Rosaceae. 9 How do phylogenetic trees contribute to understanding plant evolution? a They predict future species. b They show geographic distribution. c They illustrate evolutionary relationships. 10 What is the significance of adaptive radiation in plants? a It reduces genetic variation. b It causes extinction. c It leads to diversification in new environments.
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