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| − | {{stub}}Macroevolution is the theory that [[natural selection]] can, given enough time, lead to the creation of new clades which are groups of organisms consisting of a single common ancestor and all the descendants of that ancestor. | + | {{stub}}Macroevolution is the theory that [[natural selection]] can, given enough time, lead to the creation of new clades which are groups of organisms consisting of a single common ancestor and all the descendants of that ancestor. One method this could be produced by is the "duplication and divergance", of genes <ref>From DNA to Diversity: Molecular Genetics and the Evolution of Animal Design |
| − | by Sean B. Carroll, Jennifer K. Grenier, Scott D. Weatherbee</ref>. Macroevolution | + | by Sean B. Carroll, Jennifer K. Grenier, Scott D. Weatherbee</ref>. Macroevolution requires a large number of beneficial mutations. Creationists claim that scientific data regarding mutations causing the significant changes necessary for macroevolution is extremely damaging to the macroevolutionary position.<ref>[http://www.answersingenesis.org/home/area/faq/mutations.asp Answers in Genesis - Mutations]</ref><ref>[http://www.trueorigin.org/mutations01.asp Answers in Genesis - Mutations part 2]</ref> |
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Template:StubMacroevolution is the theory that natural selection can, given enough time, lead to the creation of new clades which are groups of organisms consisting of a single common ancestor and all the descendants of that ancestor. One method this could be produced by is the "duplication and divergance", of genes [1]. Macroevolution requires a large number of beneficial mutations. Creationists claim that scientific data regarding mutations causing the significant changes necessary for macroevolution is extremely damaging to the macroevolutionary position.[2][3]
See also
References
- ↑ From DNA to Diversity: Molecular Genetics and the Evolution of Animal Design by Sean B. Carroll, Jennifer K. Grenier, Scott D. Weatherbee
- ↑ Answers in Genesis - Mutations
- ↑ Answers in Genesis - Mutations part 2