Evidence for Evolution

Describe the key evidence supporting the theory of evolution, primarily focusing on the fossil record and the emergence of antibiotic resistance in bacteria.

Explain how the study of fossils provides a historical record demonstrating how various organisms have changed or remained stable as life developed on Earth.

Understand that the evolution of bacteria can be observed relatively quickly due to their exceptionally rapid reproduction rates.

Explain the mechanism by which disease-causing bacteria evolve resistant strains through natural selection when exposed to antibiotics.

Extract and interpret complex evolutionary data from charts, graphs, and tables.