Evidence of Evolution

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What provides evidence of common ancestry in organisms?

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Limbs that have the same basic structure.

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What type of homology is studied when comparing developmental stages of organisms?

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Developmental homology.

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What is the term for evolution that occurs over a short period of time?

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Punctuated Equilibrium.

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How do fossil records demonstrate common ancestry?

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They show the relation between the structures of two species.

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What is the primary cause of differences in organisms?

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Evolution.

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What is anatomical homology?

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The comparison of body structures in different species to find similarities that indicate common ancestry.

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What is molecular homology?

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The comparison of DNA and protein sequences between different species to find similarities that indicate common ancestry.

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What is gradualism in the context of evolution?

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The theory that evolution occurs slowly and steadily over long periods of time.

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What is the significance of vestigial structures in evolutionary biology?

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They are remnants of organs or structures that had a function in an early ancestor, indicating common ancestry.

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What role do mutations play in evolution?

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Mutations introduce genetic variation, which can lead to new traits that may be advantageous for survival.