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Evolution

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Artificial Selection   When humans select individuals to reproduce in order to get desired characteristics; also known as selective breeding  
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Analogous Structure   Structures that look similar on the surface, but are different internally because they were NOT inherited from a common ancestor, but evolved independently  
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Homologous Structure   Structures that may appear different on the surface, but are internally very similar because they were inherited from a common ancestor  
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Vestigial Structure   Structures an organism has but does not use  
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Comparative Biochemistry   Scientists compare the DNA or proteins of different organisms to determine if they are closely related  
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Comparative Embryology   Scientists compare the developing embryos of different species to determine if they are closely related  
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Theory   An explanation supported by lots of evidence  
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