Evidence for the Theory of Evolution Flashcards
1
Q
What lines of evidence support the theory of evolution?
A
- fossil records
- biogeography
- DNA (genetics) and molecular biology
- homologies and comparative anatomy
- embryology
- vestigial organs
- biodiversity
- physiology
2
Q
What have scientists been able to do using a combination of multiple lines of evidence for evolution?
A
- develop detailed histories of the evolution of life forms
- demonstrate the evolutionary relationships among organisms that are currently alive
