Explaining evidence for evolution

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In the video explaining evidence for evolution, DNA analysis shows that whales are most closely genetically related to which animal? List three features that whales and the other animal they are most closely genetically related to have in common. (Hint: you can find this soon after 7:20 on the video)

Describe the difference between natural selection and genetic drift. (Hint: the genetic drift video describes it at 1:47)

There are two representations of genetic drift described in the genetic drift video. What are these two representations of genetic drift and how do they affect allele frequency? Give one example of each.

Which type of population, small or big, is more vulnerable to genetic drift? Why?

In the video on Natural Selection, we learn that darker green frogs have more fitness than light green frogs. Why is this? What does this mean?

How does the current crisis of antibiotic resistance relate to evolution? (Hint: watch the natural selection video and antibiotic resistance video)

How are scientists trying to fix the antibiotic resistance problem? How does taking antibiotics for viral infections contribute to antibiotic resistance? (Hint: watch the natural selection video at 6:08)

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