Convergent Evolution and Analogous Traits Analysis Reading Worksheet | Biology II | Grades 9–12

Convergent Evolution and Analogous Traits Analysis Reading Worksheet is a reading passage with comprehension questions for Biology II (grades 9–12) on Convergent Evolution and Analogous Traits Analysis (chapter: Evidence & Mechanisms of Evolution).

Pairs with: Evidence & Mechanisms of Evolution Slide Show Presentation; Evidence & Mechanisms of Evolution Guided Notes; Evidence & Mechanisms of Evolution Lesson Quiz; Evidence & Mechanisms of Evolution Unit Test.

Sample item: “6. What is molecular convergence, and how does the prestin gene illustrate this phenomenon in bats and dolphins?”

What's inside: Convergent Evolution and Analogous Traits Analysis - Evidence & Mechanisms of Evolution (editable .docx + PDF, about 1,713 words, 8 pages); answer key / model answers for the teacher.

Standards: NGSS High School Life Science (HS-LS) disciplinary core ideas and the science practices of analyzing data and constructing explanations.

Resource type: Reading Worksheet. Format: editable Microsoft Word file plus a ready-to-print PDF.

Classroom use: Assign as a reading for class or homework, then discuss the questions. Built for Biology II, grades 9–12.

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