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Why are differences and similarities in DNA and proteins evidence of evolution?

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Homologous structures provide evidence for common ancestry analogous structures show that similar selective pressures can produce similar adaptations beneficial features Similarities and differences among biological molecules in the DNA sequence of genes can be used to determine species relatedness

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