Notes: Evidence of Evolution Objective: What are the different evidence for evolution?
Title Box 1: What is the theory of evolution? Organisms change over time Based on concepts of genetic variation and natural selection Passing on of successful adaptations (inherited physical or behaviors) from parent to offspring
Title Box 2: What is the fossil record? Evidence for common ancestor Show that ancient species share similarities with species that now live on Earth. Glyptodont Armadillo
Title Box 3: What are homologous structures? Anatomically similar structures inherited from a common ancestor These structures can be similar in arrangement and/or function.
Title Box 4: What is comparative embryology? Embryo: earliest stage of growth and development Similar embryo development suggest common ancestor
Title Box 5: What biochemical evidence exists ? Looking at similarities in amino acids and other molecules you can see evidence for a common ancestor
Title Box 6: Summary In 3 complete sentences summarize the point of today’s lesson. Number and highlight your periods.