What role does DNA analysis play in supporting the theory of evolution?
B-LS4-1 Evidence of Common Ancestry Flashcard

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It reveals genetic similarities between different species.
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How does biogeography support the theory of evolution?
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It reveals that similar species are found in similar environments across the world.
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What is the significance of transitional fossils in understanding evolution?
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They provide evidence of intermediate forms between different species.
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What evidence supports that Ambulocetus natans is an ancestor of Basilosaurus isis?
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Homologous structures occur in each fossil.
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How does comparative anatomy support the theory of evolution?
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It reveals similarities in the anatomical structures of different species.
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Define common ancestry in the context of evolution.
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Common ancestry refers to the idea that different species share a common ancestor from which they have evolved.
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What are homologous structures?
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Homologous structures are anatomical features in different species that share a common origin but may serve different functions.
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