Biologists Can Now Isolate Genes from Organisms and Decode Their

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Essay

Biologists can now isolate genes from organisms and decode their DNA.When the nucleotide sequences from the same gene in different species are compared, differences are discovered.How could you use those data to deduce the evolutionary relationships among the organisms in your comparison?

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Definitions:

Coriolis Effect

A phenomenon that causes moving particles or objects within a rotating system, such as the Earth, to deflect to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere.

Atmosphere Rotating

The movement of the Earth's atmosphere in response to the planet's rotation, influencing weather patterns and climate systems.

High Pressure

Conditions involving significantly greater than normal atmospheric pressure, often affecting material properties and chemical reactions.

Global Belts

Zones around the Earth characterized by specific climatic, geological, or ecological features, such as the tropical or temperate belts.