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The Academy's Evolution Site<br><br>Biology is one of the most important concepts in biology. The Academies are committed to helping those who are interested in the sciences understand evolution theory and how it is permeated in all areas of scientific research.<br><br>This site provides students, teachers and general readers with a range of learning resources about evolution. It contains key video clips from NOVA and WGBH produced science programs on DVD.<br><br>Tree of Life<br><br>The Tree of Life, [https://login.goesh.net/member.join_step?themeset=sihwa-kg&baseurl=evolutionkr.kr 바카라 에볼루션] an ancient symbol, symbolizes the interconnectedness of all life. It is an emblem of love and unity in many cultures. It also has practical applications, such as providing a framework for understanding the history of species and how they respond to changes in the environment.<br><br>Early attempts to represent the biological world were built on categorizing organisms based on their metabolic and physical characteristics. These methods, based on sampling of different parts of living organisms or sequences of short fragments of their DNA, significantly increased the variety that could be included in a tree of life2. However the trees are mostly composed of eukaryotes; bacterial diversity is still largely unrepresented3,4.<br><br>By avoiding the necessity for direct observation and experimentation genetic techniques have enabled us to represent the Tree of Life in a much more accurate way. We can create trees using molecular methods like the small-subunit ribosomal gene.<br><br>The Tree of Life has been dramatically expanded through genome sequencing. However there is still a lot of biodiversity to be discovered. This is particularly relevant to microorganisms that are difficult to cultivate, and are usually present in a single sample5. A recent analysis of all genomes that are known has produced a rough draft version of the Tree of Life, including a large number of archaea and bacteria that are not isolated and whose diversity is poorly understood6.<br><br>This expanded Tree of Life can be used to determine the diversity of a specific region and determine if certain habitats need special protection. This information can be utilized in a range of ways, from identifying the most effective remedies to fight diseases to enhancing the quality of crops. It is also useful in conservation efforts. It helps biologists discover areas that are likely to be home to cryptic species, which may have vital metabolic functions and [http://mediclaim.be/?URL=https://evolutionkr.kr/ 에볼루션코리아] are susceptible to human-induced change. While funds to protect biodiversity are essential, the best way to conserve the world's biodiversity is to empower the people of developing nations with the knowledge they need to take action locally and encourage conservation.<br><br>Phylogeny<br><br>A phylogeny (also known as an evolutionary tree) illustrates the relationship between organisms. Scientists can create a phylogenetic chart that shows the evolutionary relationship of taxonomic groups based on molecular data and morphological differences or similarities. The concept of phylogeny is fundamental to understanding biodiversity, evolution and genetics.<br><br>A basic phylogenetic tree (see Figure PageIndex 10 ) is a method of identifying the relationships between organisms with similar traits that have evolved from common ancestral. These shared traits can be either homologous or analogous. Homologous traits are similar in terms of their evolutionary journey. Analogous traits might appear like they are, but they do not have the same ancestry. Scientists put similar traits into a grouping known as a the clade. All members of a clade share a characteristic, like amniotic egg production. They all derived from an ancestor with these eggs. A phylogenetic tree is constructed by connecting clades to determine the organisms which are the closest to each other. <br><br>Scientists use molecular DNA or RNA data to build a phylogenetic chart which is more precise and precise. This information is more precise than morphological information and provides evidence of the evolution history of an individual or group. Researchers can utilize Molecular Data to determine the age of evolution of organisms and determine how many species share a common ancestor.<br><br>Phylogenetic relationships can be affected by a number of factors, including phenotypicplasticity. This is a type of behavior that alters in response to specific environmental conditions. This can cause a trait to appear more resembling to one species than to the other which can obscure the phylogenetic signal. However, this problem can be solved through the use of techniques such as cladistics that incorporate a combination of similar and homologous traits into the tree.<br><br>In addition, phylogenetics can aid in predicting the duration and rate of speciation. This information can aid conservation biologists in making choices about which species to save from the threat of extinction. In the end, it is the preservation of phylogenetic diversity which will create an ecosystem that is complete and balanced.<br><br>Evolutionary Theory<br><br>The central theme of evolution is that organisms develop various characteristics over time as a result of their interactions with their environments. A variety of theories about evolution have been developed by a wide range of scientists such as the Islamic naturalist Nasir al-Din al-Tusi (1201-1274) who proposed that a living organism develop gradually according to its requirements as well as the Swedish botanist Carolus Linnaeus (1707-1778) who designed the modern hierarchical taxonomy Jean-Baptiste Lamarck (1744-1829) who suggested that the use or misuse of traits causes changes that can be passed on to offspring.<br><br>In the 1930s and 1940s, [https://www.jazzology.com/search.php?searcht=%3Ca+href%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fevolutionkr.kr%2F/ 에볼루션 슬롯게임] theories from a variety of fields--including genetics, natural selection and particulate inheritance - came together to form the modern evolutionary theory which explains how evolution happens through the variations of genes within a population and how those variations change over time due to natural selection. This model, known as genetic drift or mutation, gene flow, and sexual selection, is a key element of current evolutionary biology, and can be mathematically explained.<br><br>Recent discoveries in the field of evolutionary developmental biology have revealed how variations can be introduced to a species by mutations, [https://m.en.majouet.com/member/login.html?returnUrl=https://evolutionkr.kr/ 에볼루션 바카라 무료] genetic drift, reshuffling genes during sexual reproduction and the movement between populations. These processes, along with others such as directionally-selected selection and erosion of genes (changes to the frequency of genotypes over time) can result in evolution. Evolution is defined by changes in the genome over time and changes in the phenotype (the expression of genotypes in individuals).<br><br>Incorporating evolutionary thinking into all areas of biology education can improve student understanding of the concepts of phylogeny and evolutionary. In a recent study conducted by Grunspan et al. It was found that teaching students about the evidence for evolution boosted their acceptance of evolution during a college-level course in biology. For more information on how to teach about evolution, see The Evolutionary Power of Biology in all Areas of Biology or Thinking Evolutionarily as a Framework for Integrating Evolution into Life Sciences Education.<br><br>Evolution in Action<br><br>Traditionally scientists have studied evolution through looking back, studying fossils, comparing species and observing living organisms. However, evolution isn't something that happened in the past. It's an ongoing process, taking place right now. Viruses evolve to stay away from new medications and bacteria mutate to resist antibiotics. Animals adapt their behavior as a result of a changing world. The resulting changes are often visible.<br><br>It wasn't until late 1980s that biologists realized that natural selection can be observed in action as well. The key is that different characteristics result in different rates of survival and reproduction (differential fitness), and can be passed from one generation to the next.<br><br>In the past, if a certain allele - the genetic sequence that determines colour was present in a population of organisms that interbred, it could become more prevalent than any other allele. As time passes, this could mean that the number of moths with black pigmentation in a population could increase. The same is true for many other characteristics--including morphology and behavior--that vary among populations of organisms.<br><br>The ability to observe evolutionary change is easier when a species has a rapid turnover of its generation like bacteria. Since 1988, Richard Lenski, a biologist, has tracked twelve populations of E.coli that descend from a single strain. The samples of each population have been collected frequently and more than 50,000 generations of E.coli have been observed to have passed.<br><br>Lenski's work has shown that mutations can alter the rate at which change occurs and the efficiency of a population's reproduction. It also demonstrates that evolution is slow-moving, a fact that some find difficult to accept.<br><br>Another example of microevolution is the way mosquito genes that confer resistance to pesticides appear more frequently in populations in which insecticides are utilized. This is because the use of pesticides causes a selective pressure that favors individuals with resistant genotypes.<br><br>The speed of evolution taking place has led to an increasing appreciation of its importance in a world that is shaped by human activities, including climate change, [https://www.automarket-set.ru/bitrix/redirect.php?goto=https://evolutionkr.kr/ 무료 에볼루션] pollution, and the loss of habitats that prevent many species from adjusting. Understanding evolution can help us make smarter decisions about the future of our planet as well as the life of its inhabitants.
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