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Chapter 23:  An Introduction to Evolution

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Learning Objectives 

23.1 The Theory of Evolution
•   Explain how Darwin's personal observations led to his concept of biological evolution.
•   Describe how the species of Darwin’s finches have adapted to feed in different ways.
 
23.2 Observations of Evolutionary Change
•   Outline various contemporary observations of biological evolution.
•   Specify how the process of selective breeding has led to various breeds of domestic animals.
•   Compare and contrast anatomical, developmental, and molecular homologies.
•   Explain the importance of the discovery of transitional fossils.
•   Name the evolutionary trends revealed by study of horse evolution.
•   Explain the principle of convergent evolution.
•   Explain the evolutionary significance of homologous and vestigial structures.
 
23.3  The Molecular Process that Underlie Evolution
•   Describe several ways that a species might acquire new genes.

 

Chapter Materials

23.1  The Theory of Evolution

23.2  Observations of Evolutionary Change 

23.3  The Molecular Process that Underlie Evolution  

 

 

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