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4.6.3.4 Evidence for Evolution Flashcards

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What is now widely accepted?

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the theory of evolution by natural selection is now widely accepted

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Evidence for the theory of evolution:

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  • has been show that characteristics are passed on to offspring in genes
  • fossil record - the remains of organisms from many years ago which are found in rocks
  • antibiotic resistance in bacteria - the selection pressure of antibiotics leads to advantageous mutations being selected for in bacteria populations so they are no longer killed when exposed to antibiotics
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