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Describe three different types of evidence that scientists use to support the theory of evolution. Explain how each piece of evidence supports the theory of evolution.

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1. Molecular evidence: similar proteins and genes found in closely related species, even if those genes are not used by an organism.

2. Fossil evidence: organisms changing form over time through the fossil record.

Direct observation. We can directly observe small-scale evolution in organisms

with short lifecycles (e.g., pesticide-resistant insects).

Step-by-step explanation:

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