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Evidences and Theories of Biological Evolution — Revision Notes

ICSE · Class 12 · Biology

Evidences and Theories of Biological Evolution revision notes for ICSE Class 12 Biology: 4 topics in quick points.

104 questions44 flashcards4 formulas & key relations5 concepts

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1. Evidences of Organic Evolution

  • Evolution is supported by multiple independent lines of evidence.
  • The major evidences are palaeontology, morphology and anatomy, embryology, cell biology and biochemistry, molecular genetics, and geographical distribution.
  • These evidences show that present-day organisms arose by gradual change from pre-existing forms.
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2. Palaeontological Evidence

  • Fossils are the relics of former living plants or animals preserved in rocks.
  • Fossils are mostly found in sedimentary rocks.
  • Palaeontology is the study of fossils.
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3. Fossil Series, Mass Extinction, and Geological Time Scale

  • The horse fossil series is Eohippus → Mesohippus → Merychippus → Equus.
  • Eohippus was about 30 cm high with four digits in the fore limb and three in the hind limb.
  • Mesohippus was about 60 cm high with three digits in each leg, and the weight was supported mainly by the middle digit.
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4. Comparative Anatomy: Homology, Analogy, Vestigial Organs, Connecting Links, Atavism

  • Homologous organs have different functions but similar embryogenic origin and development.
  • Homology indicates common ancestry and is the result of divergent evolution.
  • Analogous organs perform the same function, have superficial resemblance, but different origin.

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Fossils are the remains or tracesImportant fossil types include petrificationFossil age is estimated by radioactiveThe horse evolved through successive fossilArchaeopteryx lithographica lived in the Jurassic

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Key topics in Evidences and Theories of Biological Evolution include Evidences of Organic Evolution, Palaeontological Evidence, Fossil Series, Mass Extinction, and Geological Time Scale, Comparative Anatomy: Homology, Analogy, Vestigial Organs, Connecting Links, Atavism. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the ICSE Class 12 board exam.
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