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Mutations of DNA can cause different characteristics to what you might consider "standard" for a particular species - This is genetics and it happens all the time. If the environment in which a particular species lives changes then a certain mutation may become beneficial. The organisms with this mutation then become better adapted to live in the new conditions than the other organisms. The unmutated organisms may then begin to die out while the mutated organisms survive. These mutated organisms, over time, become the majority through breeding and the passing on of this beneficial mutation of DNA. This is evolution. Example: What we now know as the Horse originally had cloven feet (sort of like a camel's foot but more hand like!) which was perfectly adapted to the boggy terrain on which they lived. As the Earth began to dry out, the terrain became less and less boggy. A mutation caused some of the "Horses" to have fewer extremities (their feet were slightly more hoof-like) and they were now better adapted to the surroundings and were able to travel much faster over the drier land and escape predators. This mutation then gets passed on through breeding as the cloven footed "Horses" began to die out. Successive mutations over thousands of years resulted in the hoof and the Horse that we recognise today.
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How is evolution related to other branch of science?
First of all, evolution is not a science. One of the first rules of science is observation, and no one has observed evolution. We have observed gene mutation, yes. Breeding almost any animal will show you variation and mutation. I suppose, to answer your question, evolution is a theory derivative of genetics and biology. But, evolution is a theory, it has no confirmation. It is just a theory.
How does genetics help in the study of evolution?
Genetics allows us to chemically study the evolutionary history of organisms in a way that cannot be disputed. You cannot argue against basic chemical signiture homologies.
What issue was at the center of scopes trial?
whether a state can ban the teaching of evolution in public schools
What are the evolution of public administration in Nigeria?
Discuss the evolution of public administration
How do you explain in brief the evolution of computer?
explain in brief the evolution of the computer
What has the author Masatoshi Nei written?
Masatoshi Nei has written: 'Molecular population genetics and evolution' -- subject(s): Evolution (Biology), Molecular genetics, Population genetics
What has the author A Lima-de-Faria written?
A. Lima-de-Faria has written: 'Praise of chromosome \\' -- subject(s): Chromosomes, Mutation (Biology), Evolution, Mutation, Genetics, Selection (Genetics) 'Evolution without selection' -- subject(s): Evolution (Biology) 'Molecular evolution and organization of the chromosome' -- subject(s): Biochemical Genetics, Chromosomes, Genetics, Biochemical, Molecular evolution
How do genetics play role in evolution?
Vestigial
Are genitics and evolution same?
No. Genetics is the study of how characteristics are inherited. Evolution is the study of how species originate and change through time. Evolution only works on inherited characteristics ie genetic varoiation, so the two subjects are intimately related, but they are not the same.
How does anatomy explain evolution?
It doesn't. Evolution is explained by population genetics, evolutionary theory.
What has the author Michael Lynch written?
Michael Lynch has written: 'The origins of genome architecture' -- subject(s): Eukaryotic cells, Evolution, Molecular, Evolutionary genetics, Genetics, Genome, Genomes, Molecular evolution, Population genetics
What is the study of evolution from a genetic point of view?
The study of evolution from a genetic point of view is known as evolutionary genetics. It focuses on how genetic variation within populations changes over time, leading to the evolution of new species. By studying genes and their interactions, evolutionary geneticists can uncover mechanisms driving evolution.
Is the University of Geneva famous?
yes. i is famous for genetics and evolution.
What does evolution biologist do?
Works on studies of genetics, phylogenetics, cladistics, evolutionary theory and experimentation, population genetics, systematics and molecular evolution, to name a few fields a evolutionary biologists works in.
Are modern synthesis of evolution brought together the evidence for evolution and the ideas of genetics?
Yes, the evidence from systematics, paleontology, botany and field biology plus the findings of the founders of population genetics.
What has the author Rudolf A Raff written?
Rudolf A. Raff has written: 'Embryos, genes, and evolution' -- subject(s): Embryology, Developmental genetics, Evolution, Evolution (Biology) 'Development As an Evolutionary Process' 'The shape of life' -- subject(s): Evolutionary genetics
How is evolution related to other branch of science?
First of all, evolution is not a science. One of the first rules of science is observation, and no one has observed evolution. We have observed gene mutation, yes. Breeding almost any animal will show you variation and mutation. I suppose, to answer your question, evolution is a theory derivative of genetics and biology. But, evolution is a theory, it has no confirmation. It is just a theory.
