Which of the following provides evidence for evolution?

Direct observations of genetic changes in populations

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Shared characteristics of organisms

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The fossil record

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All of the above

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Solution

The correct option is D All of the above
Evolution is basically change in living systems due to changes in environment. One of the important manifestations of evolution is the genetic changes in population. Fossil records also display the changes occurred in living organisms over a period of time. Shared characteristics of organisms basically mean that all organisms have evolved from a common ancestor, which changed and evolved along different lines to give rise to a variety of living systems.

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