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Chapter 15
Darwin's Theory of Evolution through Natural Selection
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Organs from same embryonic tissue | Homologous |
| Preserved remains | Fossils |
| Differences amongst species | Biodiversity |
| Mechanism through which evolution occurs | Natural selection |
| Ability to survive and reproduce | Fitness |
| Human choose how organisms mate | Artificial selection |
| Organs that serve no purpose | Vestigial |
| Change over time | Evolution |
| Competition for food and shelter | Struggle for Existence |
| All life linked to single ancestor | Common Descent |
| Change for survival | Adaptation |
| Well-supported hypothesis | Theory |
| Random change in DNA | Mutation |