EBK BIOLOGY
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Chapter 14, Problem 3AC
Does evolution through natural selection produce “better" organisms in an absolute sense? Are we climbing the “Ladder of Nature”? Defend your
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- The theory of evolution states that all organisms change over the course of time due to environmental/ Earth changes. Natural selection is the main mechanism driving this change. Yet, for life on Earth, there are many unifying characteristics that we all share that form an unbroken bond between all organisms. Energy and Matter, heredity and the genetic code, interrelationships among organisms. These are the “Big Ideas” that bind us all. Each of the following are contributed toward the Living Systems of today: Biochemistry and the “Big 4 Macromolecules” The cellular nature of life Metabolism and energy (Photosynthesis and respiration) Heredity and the universality of DNA (gene control too) Evolutionary mechanisms Describe how the vast variety of species of living things came to be, and still tie in all of the similarities they share. How does each of ALL the mentioned above help shape the Unity and Diversity of Life on Earth? Include sources if applicable.aarrow_forwardThe theory of evolution states that all organisms change over the course of time due to environmental/ Earth changes. Natural selection is the main mechanism driving this change. Yet, for life on Earth, there are many unifying characteristics that we all share that form an unbroken bond between all organisms. Energy and Matter, heredity and the genetic code, interrelationships among organisms. These are the "Big Ideas" that bind us all. Each of the following are contributed toward the Living Systems of today: Biochemistry and the "Big 4 Macromolecules" The cellular nature of life Metabolism and energy (Photosynthesis and respiration) Heredity and the universality of DNA (gene control too) Evolutionary mechanisms Describe with all thorough explanations how the vast variety of species of living things came to be, and still tie in all of the similarities they share. How does each of ALL the mentioned above help shape the Unity and Diversity of Life on Earth? Include sources if…arrow_forwardIn your body, you have systems (digestive system, circulatory system, etc.). Each system is made up of organs. Each organ is made up of tissues. Each tissue is made up of cells. Each cell is made up of chemicals. What characteristic of life is being demonstrated by all this? Group of answer choices development natural selection evolution irritability high complexityarrow_forward
- Create an informative essay showcasing the importance of evolution in our lives. With the changes in the structure of living organisms like plants and animals, how did these changes help the community of living organisms? How will the evidences found by several scientists be of help to us and to other organisms as well?arrow_forwardWhat are the essential characteristics of science? Describe how evolu-tionary studies fit these characteristics whereas “scientific creation-ism” or “intelligent-design theory” does not.arrow_forwardHow does evolution lead to both the diversity and the unity of life?arrow_forward
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