This note covers the following
topics: What is Evolution, Common Misconceptions about Evolution, Genetic
Variation, Evolution within a Lineage, Mechanisms that Decrease Genetic
Variation, Mechanisms that Increase Genetic Variation, The Development of
Evolutionary Theory, Evolution Among Lineages, Scientific Standing of Evolution
and its Critics, Importance of Evolution in Biology.
This PDF
covers the following topics related to Evolutionary Biology : Evolution, Natural
selection, Evolutionary Processes, Genome Expansion and Restructuring,
Epigenetics.
Author(s): Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology
Charles Robert
Darwin was an English naturalist and geologist best known for his contributions
to the science of evolution. Darwin's book introduced the scientific theory that
populations evolve over the course of generations through a process of natural
selection.
This publication provides information and resources that teachers and
administrators can use to inform themselves, their students, parents, and others
about evolution and the role of science in human affairs.