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Evidence for evolution, biology exam 1 part 6
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are the evidence of evolution | Fossil record, comparative anatomy, comparative embryology, molecular biology, biogeography, direct observation |
| What is an example of fossil record | transitional fossils |
| What is the relation of fossil record | Chronological record of past life forms showing gradual changes |
| What is an example of comparative anatomy | Homologous structures |
| What is the relation of comparative anatomy | suggested common ancestry |
| What is an example of comparative embryology | similar early embryos of vertebrate |
| What is the relation of comparative embryology | indicates common ancestry |
| What is an example of molecular biology | DNA + protein sequence comparisons |
| What is the relation of molecular biology | Genetic similarities support common descent |
| What is an example of biogeography | unique species on islands |
| What is the relation of biogeography | Geographic distribution reflects evolutionary history |
| What is an example of direct observation | Antibiotic resistance in bactera |
| What is the relation of direct observation | shows evolution in real time |