AP BIOLOGY

EVOLUTION

MODERN THEORY OF EVOLUTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
True or False:Darwin’s theory is well supported with ample amounts of evidence.
A
True
B
False
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Some types of evidence, such as fossils and similarities between related living organisms, were used by Darwin to develop his theory of natural selection, and are still used today. Others, such as DNA testing, were not available in Darwin’s time, but are used by scientists today to learn more about evolution.

Detailed explanation-2: -It is supported by evidence from a wide variety of scientific disciplines, including genetics, which shows that different species have similarities in their DNA. There is also evidence supporting the Theory of Evolution in paleontology and geology.

Detailed explanation-3: -Evidence for evolution: anatomy, molecular biology, biogeography, fossils, & direct observation.

Detailed explanation-4: -Anatomical Evidence Almost all of Charles Darwin’s data was based on anatomical evidence of various species. For instance, with Darwin’s finches, he noticed the beak size and shape was indicative of what kind of food the finches ate.

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