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AS - Evolution Evdnc

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A change in the genetic make-up of a population over time.   evolution  
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A group of individuals from the same species.   population  
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Any evidence of an organism that lived in the past.   fossils  
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He developed the Theory of Natural Selection.   Charles Darwin  
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Theory that states the organisms best suited for their environment can survive, and have the ability to reproduce.   Natural Selection  
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Any structure (physical) or behavior that allows an organism to better respond to its environment.   adaptations  
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Similarities between two species in which at least one species is protected by the similarity.   mimicry  
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Characteristics in two or more species that perform a similar function, and are structurally similar are therefore likely from the SAME ancestor.   homologous structures  
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Characteristics in two or more species that perform a similar function, and are structurally different are therefore NOT likely to be from the same ancestor.   analogous structures  
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Structures on modern organisms that have no apparent function today, but were likely functional in their ancestors.   vestigial organs  
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Developmental similarities among some organisms suggests they are related.   embryology  
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Organisms that share similar ___ ___ ___ are likely related.   DNA  
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_______________________ is the basis of evolution.   Genetics  
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Evolution by human control.   artificial selection  
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