Theory of Evolution

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What are homologous structures?

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Structures in different species that share a common ancestor but have different functions.

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What is the fossil record?

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The history of life on Earth as documented by fossils, showing the progression of species over time.

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What are the evidences for evolution?

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Fossil Records, Embryology, Similar body structure, and All the above.

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Who is known as the father of evolution?

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Charles Darwin.

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What does anatomical similarity among vertebrates suggest?

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It suggests evolution from a distant common ancestor.

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What are vestigial structures?

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Structures that have lost most or all of their original function through the course of evolution.

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What are analogous structures?

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Structures in different species that serve similar functions but do not share a common ancestor.

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What is embryology in the context of evolution?

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The study of the development of embryos, which can show similarities between different species, indicating common ancestry.

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What is natural selection?

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The process by which organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.

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What is adaptation?

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A trait that helps an organism survive and reproduce in its environment.