Evolution

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What is the 'Buzz Word' for evolution?

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Common Ancestor

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What do two closely related organisms have in common?

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Very similar DNA sequence

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What is the term for the evolution of different species from a common ancestor?

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Divergent evolution

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What type of structures are similar in function but not in origin?

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Analogous structures

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What is considered the best form of evidence for evolutionary relationships?

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Molecular- DNA

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What is the term for structures that have lost their original function?

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Vestigial structures

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What is the process by which organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring?

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Natural selection

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What is the term for the evolution of similar traits in unrelated species?

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Convergent evolution

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What is the significance of homologous structures in evolution?

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They indicate a common ancestry between species.

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What is the role of mutations in evolution?

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Mutations introduce genetic variation, which is essential for natural selection.