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To: MHalblaub
Can you explain to me the difference between macro- and microevolution. Is there a sharp border to define them?

Somebody may show up to correct me on this, but from what I've gathered, microevolution involves shifting around of existing genes and changes in gene expression, as is the case with animal breeding; whereas macroevolution involves actual genetic mutations.

461 posted on 10/02/2005 1:02:55 PM PDT by inquest (FTAA delenda est)
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To: inquest
"Somebody may show up to correct me on this, but from what I've gathered, microevolution involves shifting around of existing genes and changes in gene expression, as is the case with animal breeding; whereas macroevolution involves actual genetic mutations."


Actual gene mutations occur all the time. Most are neutral; a few are helpful and a few are bad. Most of the bad ones result in an organism that never gets born. There is no difference in the process of *microevolution* and *macroevolution* at the gene level.
462 posted on 10/02/2005 1:17:45 PM PDT by CarolinaGuitarman ("There is a grandeur in this view of life...")
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To: inquest; MHalblaub
Somebody may show up to correct me on this, but from what I've gathered, microevolution involves shifting around of existing genes and changes in gene expression, as is the case with animal breeding; whereas macroevolution involves actual genetic mutations.

Micro-evolution is the same thing as natural selection and relates to variances within a species. In the wild, those who have the most advantageous characteristics are more likely to survive and reproduce. for lack of a better phrase, it's survival of the fittest.

Macro-evolution would be the appearance of a new species out of older ones and the change would be so significant that the the 'new species' would not be able to reproduce with the 'old' one.

Evolutionists claim that this 'speciation' occurs over a long period of time. The physical reality is that this is a myth unsupported by the facts. The reality is that what they call 'speciation' must occur at some point between one set of 'parents' and their offspring. even they know this is a ridiculous suggestion, but they cannot explain how it could be otherwise other than to say it is a result of gradual changes. Of course, there is no evidence for it; but they believe it anyway.

466 posted on 10/02/2005 2:41:00 PM PDT by connectthedots
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