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Background
We've discussed chemistry, macromolecules, photosynthesis & cellular respiration, mitosis, meiosis, & genetics.
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That's the last section: Evolution
Evolution and the core concept of biology (1.2) Alleles (9.1) Meiosis and variation (9.2)
Chapter 14: Darwin & Evolution PG: 57
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In This Chapter:
How did 19th century scientists contribute to the study of evolution? (1) How did Darwin's study of fossil and biogeography contribute to the theory of natural selection? (1) What are the steps of the theory of natural selection? (1) What are the differences between natural and artificia selection? (1)
How does fossil record, biogeographical evidence. comparative anatomy, and biochemistry support evolutionary theory? (2)
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Darwin's Theory of Evolution
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Darwin's Theory of Evolution Charles Darwin was 22 in 1831 >Naturalist aboard the HMS Beagle Five-year voyage through Southern Hemisphere Mission to expand navy's knowledge of natural resources (water and food) in foreign lands
Observation led Darwin to conclude that biological evolution occurs
>Contrary to current beliefs of his time
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Before Darwin
People had an entirely different way of viewing the world
>Earth was only a few thousand years old.
>Species remained the same since creation
Explorers brought back fossils (remains of once-livina organisms) found in strata (layers of roc materi