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State two pieces of evidence for evolution (2 marks)

GCSE · Combined Science · Edexcel · CB4Natural selection and genetic modification

Question

Question: State two pieces of evidence that support the theory of evolution by natural selection. (2 marks)

Mark scheme (2 marks — 1 mark each, max 2):

  • Fossils / fossil record showing gradual change in organisms over time (1).
  • Antibiotic-resistant bacteria such as MRSA evolving in response to antibiotic use (1).
  • Pentadactyl limb / homologous structures in different vertebrates suggesting common ancestor (1).
  • DNA / molecular evidence — closely related species share more DNA sequence (1).

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