Question
Darwin’s theory of evolution was criticized fiercely during his time. Modern scientists now accept the theory while they still debate many of its details. Though a theory cannot be “proven,” significant evidence can be used to support it. What kind of evidence has led biologists to accept modern evolutionary theory? (SC.912.L.15.1)
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comparing the sequence of DNA base pairs of different species
comparing different literary accounts of the origin of life on Earth
comparing the anatomies of purebred pets and other domesticated species
comparing Darwin’s knowledge with that of modern evolutionary scientists
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1 point
comparing the sequence of DNA base pairs of different species
comparing different literary accounts of the origin of life on Earth
comparing the anatomies of purebred pets and other domesticated species
comparing Darwin’s knowledge with that of modern evolutionary scientists
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The kind of evidence that has led biologists to accept modern evolutionary theory includes **comparing the sequence of DNA base pairs of different species**. This genetic evidence provides insights into the relationships and common ancestry among species, supporting the mechanisms of evolution such as natural selection and genetic drift. The other options do not provide scientific backing for evolutionary theory in the same way.