Evolution Flashcards

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What supports darwins theory of evolution

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Antibiotic resistant bacteria- micro organisms such as bacteria and viruses reproduce rapidly and can evolve in a relatively short time.

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Species adapt and change by

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Variation- in any population of organisms there will be some differences.
Over production - many organisms produce more offspring than necessary.
Struggle for existence - there is a competition for survival and resources between organisms.
Survival- those with helpful characteristics are more likely to survive and breed.
Gradual change - of species due to characteristics passed on off spring
Useful characteristics - inherited by offspring

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