6.3.4 evidence of evolution Flashcards
1
Q
one clear piece of evidence for evolution
A
antibiotic resistance in bacteria
2
Q
what is an antibiotic
A
chemical that can kill or inhibit the growth and reproduction of bacteria
3
Q
why is bacteria proof of evolution
A
because it reproduces every 20 minutes therefore evolution occurs in a much shorter time span
4
Q
what is a chance mutation
A
cause some bacteria to become resistant to an antibiotic
5
Q
why is Darwin right
A
characteristics are passed on to offspring in genes
6
Q
where else other then antibiotics can you find evolution
A
fossils
