what is the main definition of Evolution?
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1. Changes in allelic frequencies over time\n2. Change in a lineage of populations between generations
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Organic evolution is a change over time in the proportions of individual organisms differeing genetically in one or more traits.These changes transpire by the origin and subsequent alteration of the frequencies of genotypes from generation to generation within populations, by alteration of the proportions of genetically differentiated populations within a species, or by changes in the numbers of the species with different characteristics, thereby altering the frequency of one or more traits within a higher taxon.\nThe net result is descent with modification.  Intelligent Design proves nothing because it cannot be proven with experiments which form no educated predictions nor hypotheses. To prove there is a God one would look at E=mcsquared.  We know what c and E are but someone had to make or present the m. \nFossils are sufficient evidence in which some resemble ape like ancestors. Human and Chimp DNA are 99.4% identical in protein-coding segments and 98.4% identity overall. Realize that any human is related to any other human by 99.9%. Therefore in structural genes, we differ by only 0.5% from the chimp. If you want more ask, email me at rossman_2003@yahoo.com
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Simple that would be C, Evolution.
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Evolutionary processes can be of two types with respect to the pattern that can be seen. \nIn anagenetic (meaning "that generate upward movement") events, an entire population evolves in one direction and becomes so different that at some point the people who study it give it a different name. This happens in paleontological research and the decision to separate one from the other is ultimately arbitrary. \nCladogenetic (meaning "that generates branches") events entail a population that splits into different sub-groups; each of these then evolves independently from the others. We share A COMMON ANCESTOR with living apes, but we have not evolved from them directly. Our direct ancestors are fossil hominid species. \nAll the species that are living today have their separate evolution and history; also they all (including humans) share common ancestors from which they (we) have inherited our common traits. And apes have their own ancestors that are closer to them than to Homo sapiens.\nA simple Google search will lead you to data from primate evolution research
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ONLY a theory? hehe! Then those people don't even understand the terminology they're using. Yes a theory is a proven hypothesis (versus disproven).  Only when someone can disprove it will it lose it's status.  So evolution is a theory. :)
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Actually, Darwin NEVER said we evolved from monkeys! (Quoted from my Biology Professor at LSUA). There is this huge creation/evolution stink going around, but all evolution states is what has already been stated...the survival of the fittest, or natural selection.  Now he DID say we could have all resulted from ONE COMMON ANCESTOR, just so happened that the monkey developed one way, and the humans another way, but he doesn't say that we evolved from monkeys or apes or whatever.  The result is evolutionary adaptation, the accumulation of inherited characteristics that enhance organisms' ability to survive and reproduce in specific environments.  In modern terms, evolution is defined as a change over time in the genetic composition of a population.  in 1859, Charles Darwin published a book called "On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection".  Look it up and check that out.
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Genetic Mutations\n\nIn biology, mutations are changes to the genetic material (usually DNA or RNA). Mutations can be caused by copying errors in the genetic material during cell division and by exposure to radiation, chemicals, or viruses, or can occur deliberately under cellular control during the processes such as meiosis or hypermutation. In multicellular organisms, mutations can be subdivided into germline mutations, which can be passed on to progeny and somatic mutations, which cannot be transmitted to progeny. Mutations, when accidental, often lead to the malfunction or death of a cell and can cause cancer. Mutations are considered the driving force of evolution, where less favorable (or deleterious) mutations are removed from the gene pool by natural selection, while more favorable (beneficial or advantageous) ones tend to accumulate. Neutral mutations are defined as mutations whose effects do not influence the fitness of either the species or the individuals who make up the species. These can accumulate over time. Contrary to tales of science fiction, the overwhelming majority of mutations have no significant effect, since DNA repair is able to revert most changes before they become permanent mutations, and many organisms have mechanisms for eliminating otherwise permanently mutated somatic cells.
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Charles Darwin discovered the process of evolution. Evolution is a natural process by which novel traits are passed on from generation to generation, and an observable fact (i.e. you look a little like your mom and dad, for instance). Over long periods of time, you get a large variety of lifeforms.  No one really argues this; even modern religious fundamentalists accept it.\n\nHis 'theory' to explain the mechanism of evolution (how it works) is called 'natural selection.' \n\nWhile a large majority accept evolution, there are some who question 'natural selection' as its mechanism and instead suggest that 'super-natural selection' is at work (i.e. God).\n\nThis really isn't a 'flaw' per se, but more like a difference of opinion on the mechanics of evolution.\n\n===========================\n\nOh, and don't be confused by the common use of the word 'theory' and the more technical, scientific use of the word 'theory'.  In every day use, the word 'theory' often suggests a guess or conjecture, as opposed to a fact.  In scientific terms, 'theory' means a collection of facts which have a relationship to each other, and are not opposed to each other.
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There are many branches of evolutionary thought and many theories that add to it.\n\nEvolutionary psychology looks at the reason we think as stemming from our evolutionary history.  \n\nMemetics looks at the evolution of thought and ideas.\n\nNatural selection is a correlary to evolution... it explains some of the reasons for how genetic drift occurs.\n\nThere are also theories that tie parasites and also viruses to mutation, thereby affecting genetic code and natural selection.
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How did evolution change over time? You mean...how did evolution evolve?  Heh.  The evolution of evolution.  That's funny.
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"Evolution" is a discussion of the adaptation and development of species and sub-species in respect to their environments.  "Better," "worse," "advanced" and "primitive" actually are quite meaningless in this discussion.  Similarly, "race" has utterly no significance except as an expression of certain features of environmental adaptation.\n\nHowever, since this concept was first articulated by Charles Darwin in his book, "The Origin of Species," people have had terrible debates about its validity and meaning.  Oddly enough, a great many people who absolutely deny the validity of evolution, mainly religious people, have also been among those persons who adopted its terms in a distorted concept called "social Darwinism," which has been used to support and promote racism.\n\nMost people today who say evolutionary theory is racist are attempting to smear the concept rather than deal with it.  And some of these people are terrible religious bigots.
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evolution. Or perhaps speciation.
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Evolution is the biggest hoax of all time. It has been disproved and debunked year after year and people still believe in it like little sheep. The theory of evolution is scientifically impossible, it debunks itself. I'll take the tooth fairy over evolution all day.
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You have to look at evolution as a series of slight beneficial changes that are passed down through generations.  The steps from single to double circ are unknown to me, but it is more than a single big jump.
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evolution has been proven by other means .
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Science/evolution is how.\nReligion/God is why.
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Nope.  Only evolution.