Evidence of Evolution

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The fossil record shows

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How ancient species are related to more recent ones

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Why do we know chimpanzees and humans share a common ancestor?

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They share ~98% of their genome.

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A homologous structure is...

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similar in structure but different in function

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Bats, whales, and humans all have a pentadactyl (5-digit) limb. This suggests that...

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share a common ancestor with a 5-digit limb

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Due to the over and improper use of antibiotics, some bacteria have...

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become resistant to certain antibiotics

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Vestigial structures are

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structures inherited from ancestors that no longer serve any function

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Why do structures change over time?

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They adapt to changing environments.

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Artificial selection is when

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humans select which individuals survive/die

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The fossil of the archaeopteryx suggests that...

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Birds evolved from reptilian dinosaurs