10. Modern Taxonomy has added more Kingdoms AND more levels (DOMAINS) Linneaus only used 2 kingdoms (Plants & Animals) Domains are larger than Kingdoms and are based on the differences in ribosomal RNA
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29. Isn’t evolution “ just a theory”? In every day usage “theory” often refers to a hunch or a speculation. When people say, “I have a theory about what happened,” they are often drawing a conclusion based on fragmentary or inconclusive evidence. The formal scientific definition of “theory” is quite different from the every day meaning. It refers to a comprehensive explanation of some aspect of nature that is supported by a vast body of evidence. http://evolution.berkeley.edu/evosite/evohome.htm
30. In Science a theory is a well supported, testable explanation of phenomena that have occurred in the natural world. Example: Cell theory Atomic theory Gravitational theory Isn’t evolution just a theory? http://www.avgoe.de/StarChild/DOCS/STARCH00/questions/apple_falling.gif http://sixthsense.osfc.ac.uk/chemistry/atomic_structure2/atom.gif
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40. DESCENT WITH MODIFICATION suggests that each species has descended with changes from other species over time. This idea suggests that all living species are related to each other and that all species, living and extinct, share a common ancestor. WHAT IS DARWIN’S THEORY?
45. WE’VE DONE IT WITH ANIMALS http://www.windows.ucar.edu/earth/geology/images/dogs_sm.jpg If humans can select for beneficial traits, why can’t nature? If artificial selection can achieve so much change in relatively short time, why can’t major changes happen over thousands of generations?
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47. How Do We Know Evolution Happens? The Fossil Record provides evidence that organisms have changed over time. http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/img/bifossils.gif
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51. GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION = BIOGEOGRAPHY If Darwin’s theory is correct you would expect to find closely related yet different species living in a geographic region as they spread into nearby habitats and evolve. That’s EXACTLY what we do see!
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56. Whales and sharks have a similar body design even though they are very different organisms (one is a fish; the other, a mammal) because they have independently adapted to living in a similar environment. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/shared/spl/hi/guides/456900/456973/html/nn1page1.stm http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/fish/gallery/descript/TigerShark/scars.JPG = CONVERGENT EVOLUTION
58. Turtle Alligator Bird Mammal Ancient lobe-finned fish Section 15-3 EVOLUTION explains why certain characteristics in related species have an underlying similarity.
59. amnion /am·ni·on/ (am´ne-on) bag of waters; the extraembryonic membrane of birds, reptiles, and mammals, which lines the chorion and contains the fetus and the amniotic fluid http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/amnions http://media-2.web.britannica.com/eb-media/27/117227-050-E1C9ABEE.jpg
60. VESTIGIAL ORGANS Some homologous structures are vestigial and have no useful function even though they are still present. Examples: Hipbones and pelvis in whales and boa constrictors Cecum (appendix) in humans Skink legs http://www.txtwriter.com/backgrounders/Evolution/EVpage12.html
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62. EMBRYOLOGY Development of vertebrate embryos follows same path Image from: http://calspace.ucsd.edu/virtualmuseum/litu/03_3.shtml
63. Same groups of undifferentiated cells develop in the same order to produce the same tissues and organs of all vertebrates, suggesting that they all evolved from a common ancestor. Image from: http://io.uwinnipeg.ca/~simmons/16cm05/1116/16anim3.htm
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69. Similarities in karyotypes suggest an evolutionary relationship Human: http://www.nationmaster.com/wikimir/images/upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/1/18/300px-Human_karyogram.png Chimpanzee: Middle School Life Science , published by Kendall/Hunt. Human- 46 chromosomes Chimpanzee- 48 chromosomes
70. Even differences show relatedness Human: http://www.nationmaster.com/wikimir/images/upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/1/18/300px-Human_karyogram.png Chimpanzee: Middle School Life Science , published by Kendall/Hunt. Human- 46 chromosomes Chimpanzee- 48 chromosomes Chimpanzees have 2 smaller chromosome pairs we don’t have Humans have 1 larger chromosome pair (#2) they don’t have.
71. Remember: Protective TELOMERE sequences found at ends of chromosomes http://joannenova.com.au/Speaking/Morslids.html
72. 2. TELOMERES IN MIDDLE Human chromosome is only human chromosome that has telomere sequences at the ends BUT ALSO IN THE MIDDLE . . . suggesting it was made by joining two other chromosomes together. http://www.evolutionpages.com/chromosome_2.htm -> -> ->
73. _________________ Chromosome #2 has a second inactive centromere region . . . suggesting it was made by joining two other chromosomes together. Which chromosomes? http://www.evolutionpages.com/chromosome_2.htm -> EXTRA CENTROMERE
74. ________________________ If you take the two smaller chromosomes they have that we don’t, and place them end to end, the banding pattern is identical to human chromosome #2 http://www.evolutionpages.com/chromosome_2.htm BANDING PATTERN MATCHES
75. Why don’t dogs and cats need to eat fresh fruit, but you do? http://www.naturescornermagazine.com/NaturesBlog/images/dog%20care%20in%20summer.jpg http://www.alpo.com/where.aspx
76. Fish, amphibians, reptiles, and most mammals can make their own vitamin C, but humans can’t make vitamin C. Without fresh fruit, humans end up with scurvy. http://www.med.uc.edu/departme/cellbiol/Image7.gif http://www.rachelleb.com/images/2005_02_22/scurvy.jpg
77. Human DNA contains the gene that codes for the enzyme to make vitamin C, but it is nonfunctional. Guess what other group of organisms lack the ability to make their own Vitamin C? http://groups.wfu.edu/ModelUN/images/Cover/Oranges.jpg PRIMATES… which includes chimpanzees, orangutans, gorillas, and other apes .
78. PSEUDOGENES are vestigial genes. EX: Humans have more than 99 different odor receptor genes, but more than 70% of them are nonfunctional. http://www.animationplayhouse.com/new/dogs2.html http://unraveling.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/nose_1.jpg
79. Slide by Kim Foglia@ http://www.explorebiology.com/
82. EX: Changes in disease-causing microbes that produce new organisms and new diseases. _______ ___ __________________________ http://www.hipusa.com/eTools/webmd/A-Z_Encyclopedia/tuberculosis.jpg http://www.hhmi.org/askascientist/images/hiv.gif Can see Natural selection happen Bird flu Antibiotic-resistant tuberculosis HIV Why does evolution matter now?