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Yes; changes in DNA are the vehicle by which evolution occurs.

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How can DNA show some evidence of evolution?

DNA can provide evidence of evolution through the presence of homologous genes, which are genes shared among different species that originated from a common ancestor. Additionally, the similarity of DNA sequences between related species can show how closely they are related evolutionarily. Mutations in DNA can also accumulate over time, leading to genetic variation that drives evolutionary change.


What animal is most closely related to humans and what percent of your DNA is the same?

Socially humans are more related to wolves, social carnivorous pack animals. Our DNA is most closely related to other primates.


What animals are closely related to humans?

Chimpanzees and bonobos are the animals most closely related to humans, sharing about 98 of our DNA.


Are earthworms related to mice?

Not closely related, but all life is based on DNA, and therefore related.


What is natural selection most closely related to?

Natural selection is most closely related to Darwin's theory of evolution.


What are the animals most closely related to humans?

Chimpanzees and bonobos are the animals most closely related to humans, sharing about 98 of our DNA.


Why are DNA sequences more similar in more closely related organisms?

DNA sequences are more similar in closely related organisms because they share a common ancestor and have undergone fewer genetic changes over time. As organisms diverge and evolve, mutations accumulate in their DNA, leading to differences in their genetic sequences. Therefore, closely related organisms have had less time to accumulate mutations, resulting in more similar DNA sequences.


Why do organism not closely related sometimes look similar?

Convergent Evolution is the reason. :)


Which one of the following human ancestors is most closely related to modern humans?

Based on the comparison of DNA, the animals most closely related to humans are Chimpanzees, Bonobos, Gorillas, and Oranutans. Of those, the Chimpanzee has the least variation from HumanDNA.


What kinds of evidence Indicate indicate how closely species are related?

The kinds of evidence that indicates how closely species are related are evidence of DNA and protein structure.


DNA for certain proteins such as cytochrome is more similar in closely related species than it is in species that are less closely related why?

This is because closely related species share a more recent common ancestor, leading to a more recent divergence in their DNA sequences. As species diverge over time, accumulation of genetic mutations cause differences in their DNA. Therefore, closely related species have had less time for genetic mutations to accumulate, resulting in more similar DNA sequences for certain proteins like cytochrome.


Two species that are closely related become increasingly different through?

Divergent evolution