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Biology is one of the most central concepts in biology. The Academies have long been involved in helping people who are interested in science understand the theory of evolution and how it affects every area of scientific inquiry.
This site provides teachers, students and general readers with a variety of learning resources on evolution. It contains key video clips from NOVA and WGBH produced science programs on DVD.
Tree of Life
The Tree of Life, 에볼루션게이밍 (steensen-mcneil.blogbright.net) an ancient symbol, represents the interconnectedness of all life. It appears in many cultures and spiritual beliefs as a symbol of unity and love. It has numerous practical applications as well, such as providing a framework for understanding the history of species and how they react to changes in environmental conditions.
Early approaches to depicting the biological world focused on the classification of organisms into distinct categories that were identified by their physical and metabolic characteristics1. These methods, which rely on the sampling of different parts of organisms, or fragments of DNA have greatly increased the diversity of a tree of Life2. These trees are largely composed by eukaryotes, and bacterial diversity is vastly underrepresented3,4.
Genetic techniques have greatly expanded our ability to visualize the Tree of Life by circumventing the need for direct observation and experimentation. We can construct trees using molecular techniques, such as the small-subunit ribosomal gene.
Despite the dramatic expansion of the Tree of Life through genome sequencing, much biodiversity still remains to be discovered. This is especially relevant to microorganisms that are difficult to cultivate, and are usually present in a single sample5. Recent analysis of all genomes has produced a rough draft of the Tree of Life. This includes a large number of archaea, bacteria, and other organisms that have not yet been isolated or whose diversity has not been well understood6.
This expanded Tree of Life is particularly useful in assessing the diversity of an area, assisting to determine whether specific habitats require protection. This information can be utilized in a variety of ways, from identifying the most effective remedies to fight diseases to enhancing the quality of crop yields. This information is also extremely beneficial in conservation efforts. It helps biologists determine the areas most likely to contain cryptic species with important metabolic functions that may be at risk of anthropogenic changes. Although funds to protect biodiversity are essential however, 에볼루션사이트 the most effective method to ensure the preservation of biodiversity around the world is for more people living in developing countries to be empowered with the necessary knowledge to act locally to promote conservation from within.
Phylogeny
A phylogeny (also known as an evolutionary tree) shows the relationships between different organisms. Scientists can build a phylogenetic diagram that illustrates the evolution of taxonomic groups based on molecular data and morphological differences or similarities. Phylogeny is essential in understanding the evolution of biodiversity, evolution and 바카라 에볼루션 (Ezproxy.Cityu.edu.hk) genetics.
A basic phylogenetic Tree (see Figure PageIndex 10 Determines the relationship between organisms that have similar traits and have evolved from an ancestor with common traits. These shared traits are either analogous or homologous. Homologous traits are the same in terms of their evolutionary journey. Analogous traits may look similar but they don't share the same origins. Scientists organize similar traits into a grouping called a the clade. All members of a clade have a common trait, such as amniotic egg production. They all evolved from an ancestor that had these eggs. A phylogenetic tree can be constructed by connecting the clades to identify the species which are the closest to one another.
For a more detailed and accurate phylogenetic tree scientists use molecular data from DNA or RNA to determine the relationships among organisms. This information is more precise than morphological information and provides evidence of the evolution history of an organism or group. The use of molecular data lets researchers identify the number of organisms who share an ancestor common to them and estimate their evolutionary age.
The phylogenetic relationships between species can be affected by a variety of factors, including phenotypic plasticity a type of behavior that changes in response to specific environmental conditions. This can cause a characteristic to appear more similar to one species than to another and obscure the phylogenetic signals. However, this issue can be reduced by the use of techniques such as cladistics that combine similar and homologous traits into the tree.
In addition, phylogenetics can help predict the time and pace of speciation. This information can help conservation biologists decide the species they should safeguard from the threat of extinction. Ultimately, it is the preservation of phylogenetic diversity that will create a complete and balanced ecosystem.
Evolutionary Theory
The fundamental concept of evolution is that organisms acquire different features over time based on their interactions with their environment. Several theories of evolutionary change have been proposed by a wide range of scientists, including the Islamic naturalist Nasir al-Din al-Tusi (1201-1274) who believed that an organism would evolve slowly in accordance with its needs and needs, the Swedish botanist Carolus Linnaeus (1707-1778) who developed the modern hierarchical taxonomy Jean-Baptiste Lamarck (1744-1829) who suggested that use or disuse of traits can cause changes that could be passed on to the offspring.
In the 1930s & 1940s, theories from various areas, including genetics, natural selection and particulate inheritance, merged to form a contemporary theorizing of evolution. This defines how evolution is triggered by the variation in genes within the population, and how these variants change over time as a result of natural selection. This model, which is known as genetic drift mutation, gene flow and sexual selection, is a key element of current evolutionary biology, and can be mathematically explained.
Recent discoveries in the field of evolutionary developmental biology have demonstrated that variation can be introduced into a species by mutation, genetic drift and reshuffling of genes in sexual reproduction, and also through the movement of populations. These processes, as well as other ones like directional selection and genetic erosion (changes in the frequency of an individual's genotype over time), can lead to evolution which is defined by change in the genome of the species over time and also the change in phenotype as time passes (the expression of the genotype in an individual).
Incorporating evolutionary thinking into all areas of biology education could increase student understanding of the concepts of phylogeny and evolution. A recent study by Grunspan and colleagues, for instance demonstrated that teaching about the evidence supporting evolution increased students' acceptance of evolution in a college biology class. For more details about how to teach evolution look up The Evolutionary Potency in All Areas of Biology or Thinking Evolutionarily A Framework for Infusing Evolution into Life Sciences Education.
Evolution in Action
Scientists have traditionally looked at evolution through the past--analyzing fossils and comparing species. They also study living organisms. However, evolution isn't something that occurred in the past; it's an ongoing process that is taking place in the present. The virus reinvents itself to avoid new antibiotics and bacteria transform to resist antibiotics. Animals alter their behavior in the wake of a changing environment. The resulting changes are often easy to see.
It wasn't until the late 1980s when biologists began to realize that natural selection was in action. The reason is that different traits confer different rates of survival and reproduction (differential fitness) and are passed down from one generation to the next.
In the past, 에볼루션 if a certain allele - the genetic sequence that determines colour was present in a population of organisms that interbred, it might become more common than any other allele. In time, this could mean the number of black moths in the population could increase. The same is true for many other characteristics--including morphology and behavior--that vary among populations of organisms.
It is easier to observe evolutionary change when the species, like bacteria, has a rapid generation turnover. Since 1988, Richard Lenski, a biologist, has tracked twelve populations of E.coli that descend from a single strain. Samples from each population have been collected regularly and more than 500.000 generations of E.coli have passed.
Lenski's work has demonstrated that mutations can drastically alter the efficiency with which a population reproduces--and so the rate at which it alters. It also demonstrates that evolution takes time--a fact that many find hard to accept.
Another example of microevolution is that mosquito genes for resistance to pesticides show up more often in populations where insecticides are used. This is due to the fact that the use of pesticides creates a selective pressure that favors those with resistant genotypes.
The speed of evolution taking place has led to a growing recognition of its importance in a world shaped by human activity--including climate changes, pollution and the loss of habitats which prevent the species from adapting. Understanding evolution will help you make better decisions about the future of our planet and its inhabitants.
Biology is one of the most central concepts in biology. The Academies have long been involved in helping people who are interested in science understand the theory of evolution and how it affects every area of scientific inquiry.This site provides teachers, students and general readers with a variety of learning resources on evolution. It contains key video clips from NOVA and WGBH produced science programs on DVD.
Tree of Life
The Tree of Life, 에볼루션게이밍 (steensen-mcneil.blogbright.net) an ancient symbol, represents the interconnectedness of all life. It appears in many cultures and spiritual beliefs as a symbol of unity and love. It has numerous practical applications as well, such as providing a framework for understanding the history of species and how they react to changes in environmental conditions.
Early approaches to depicting the biological world focused on the classification of organisms into distinct categories that were identified by their physical and metabolic characteristics1. These methods, which rely on the sampling of different parts of organisms, or fragments of DNA have greatly increased the diversity of a tree of Life2. These trees are largely composed by eukaryotes, and bacterial diversity is vastly underrepresented3,4.
Genetic techniques have greatly expanded our ability to visualize the Tree of Life by circumventing the need for direct observation and experimentation. We can construct trees using molecular techniques, such as the small-subunit ribosomal gene.
Despite the dramatic expansion of the Tree of Life through genome sequencing, much biodiversity still remains to be discovered. This is especially relevant to microorganisms that are difficult to cultivate, and are usually present in a single sample5. Recent analysis of all genomes has produced a rough draft of the Tree of Life. This includes a large number of archaea, bacteria, and other organisms that have not yet been isolated or whose diversity has not been well understood6.
This expanded Tree of Life is particularly useful in assessing the diversity of an area, assisting to determine whether specific habitats require protection. This information can be utilized in a variety of ways, from identifying the most effective remedies to fight diseases to enhancing the quality of crop yields. This information is also extremely beneficial in conservation efforts. It helps biologists determine the areas most likely to contain cryptic species with important metabolic functions that may be at risk of anthropogenic changes. Although funds to protect biodiversity are essential however, 에볼루션사이트 the most effective method to ensure the preservation of biodiversity around the world is for more people living in developing countries to be empowered with the necessary knowledge to act locally to promote conservation from within.
Phylogeny
A phylogeny (also known as an evolutionary tree) shows the relationships between different organisms. Scientists can build a phylogenetic diagram that illustrates the evolution of taxonomic groups based on molecular data and morphological differences or similarities. Phylogeny is essential in understanding the evolution of biodiversity, evolution and 바카라 에볼루션 (Ezproxy.Cityu.edu.hk) genetics.
A basic phylogenetic Tree (see Figure PageIndex 10 Determines the relationship between organisms that have similar traits and have evolved from an ancestor with common traits. These shared traits are either analogous or homologous. Homologous traits are the same in terms of their evolutionary journey. Analogous traits may look similar but they don't share the same origins. Scientists organize similar traits into a grouping called a the clade. All members of a clade have a common trait, such as amniotic egg production. They all evolved from an ancestor that had these eggs. A phylogenetic tree can be constructed by connecting the clades to identify the species which are the closest to one another.
For a more detailed and accurate phylogenetic tree scientists use molecular data from DNA or RNA to determine the relationships among organisms. This information is more precise than morphological information and provides evidence of the evolution history of an organism or group. The use of molecular data lets researchers identify the number of organisms who share an ancestor common to them and estimate their evolutionary age.
The phylogenetic relationships between species can be affected by a variety of factors, including phenotypic plasticity a type of behavior that changes in response to specific environmental conditions. This can cause a characteristic to appear more similar to one species than to another and obscure the phylogenetic signals. However, this issue can be reduced by the use of techniques such as cladistics that combine similar and homologous traits into the tree.
In addition, phylogenetics can help predict the time and pace of speciation. This information can help conservation biologists decide the species they should safeguard from the threat of extinction. Ultimately, it is the preservation of phylogenetic diversity that will create a complete and balanced ecosystem.
Evolutionary Theory
The fundamental concept of evolution is that organisms acquire different features over time based on their interactions with their environment. Several theories of evolutionary change have been proposed by a wide range of scientists, including the Islamic naturalist Nasir al-Din al-Tusi (1201-1274) who believed that an organism would evolve slowly in accordance with its needs and needs, the Swedish botanist Carolus Linnaeus (1707-1778) who developed the modern hierarchical taxonomy Jean-Baptiste Lamarck (1744-1829) who suggested that use or disuse of traits can cause changes that could be passed on to the offspring.
In the 1930s & 1940s, theories from various areas, including genetics, natural selection and particulate inheritance, merged to form a contemporary theorizing of evolution. This defines how evolution is triggered by the variation in genes within the population, and how these variants change over time as a result of natural selection. This model, which is known as genetic drift mutation, gene flow and sexual selection, is a key element of current evolutionary biology, and can be mathematically explained.
Recent discoveries in the field of evolutionary developmental biology have demonstrated that variation can be introduced into a species by mutation, genetic drift and reshuffling of genes in sexual reproduction, and also through the movement of populations. These processes, as well as other ones like directional selection and genetic erosion (changes in the frequency of an individual's genotype over time), can lead to evolution which is defined by change in the genome of the species over time and also the change in phenotype as time passes (the expression of the genotype in an individual).
Incorporating evolutionary thinking into all areas of biology education could increase student understanding of the concepts of phylogeny and evolution. A recent study by Grunspan and colleagues, for instance demonstrated that teaching about the evidence supporting evolution increased students' acceptance of evolution in a college biology class. For more details about how to teach evolution look up The Evolutionary Potency in All Areas of Biology or Thinking Evolutionarily A Framework for Infusing Evolution into Life Sciences Education.
Evolution in Action
Scientists have traditionally looked at evolution through the past--analyzing fossils and comparing species. They also study living organisms. However, evolution isn't something that occurred in the past; it's an ongoing process that is taking place in the present. The virus reinvents itself to avoid new antibiotics and bacteria transform to resist antibiotics. Animals alter their behavior in the wake of a changing environment. The resulting changes are often easy to see.
It wasn't until the late 1980s when biologists began to realize that natural selection was in action. The reason is that different traits confer different rates of survival and reproduction (differential fitness) and are passed down from one generation to the next.
In the past, 에볼루션 if a certain allele - the genetic sequence that determines colour was present in a population of organisms that interbred, it might become more common than any other allele. In time, this could mean the number of black moths in the population could increase. The same is true for many other characteristics--including morphology and behavior--that vary among populations of organisms.
It is easier to observe evolutionary change when the species, like bacteria, has a rapid generation turnover. Since 1988, Richard Lenski, a biologist, has tracked twelve populations of E.coli that descend from a single strain. Samples from each population have been collected regularly and more than 500.000 generations of E.coli have passed.
Lenski's work has demonstrated that mutations can drastically alter the efficiency with which a population reproduces--and so the rate at which it alters. It also demonstrates that evolution takes time--a fact that many find hard to accept.
Another example of microevolution is that mosquito genes for resistance to pesticides show up more often in populations where insecticides are used. This is due to the fact that the use of pesticides creates a selective pressure that favors those with resistant genotypes.
The speed of evolution taking place has led to a growing recognition of its importance in a world shaped by human activity--including climate changes, pollution and the loss of habitats which prevent the species from adapting. Understanding evolution will help you make better decisions about the future of our planet and its inhabitants.
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