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To: Aracelis

"Don't be a dope; get a dictionary.

Mutation - any change in the DNA of an organism...beneficial mutations may increase in the population due to natural selection...

Evolution - the gradual process of genetic change that occurs in populations of organisms..."

I'm not sure what this proves. I agree with both definitions, sort of. These defintions, though, inject a hint of Darwinism, but I'll grant them.
I agree DNA changes occur (mutation).
I'll agree that the above is a definition of evolution.
Does the dictionary tell you that one results in the other?
And could you look up species while you're at it?


45 posted on 11/17/2005 11:03:08 PM PST by Mazeman
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To: Mazeman
I agree with both definitions, sort of. These defintions, though, inject a hint of Darwinism

I'm always amazed at those who will not see what is right in front of their noses. Both definitions "inject a hint of Darwinism" because one leads to the other. Beneficial mutations are preserved in populations. Over considerable time, an entirely new organism may emerge that is more biologically "fit" than its predecessor.

And no, I will not look up "species" for you. Do a Google search...or write your own darned dictionary, as you seem to know everything anyway.

46 posted on 11/17/2005 11:08:50 PM PST by Aracelis
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To: Mazeman

"Does the dictionary tell you that one results in the other? "

DNA = genes


79 posted on 11/18/2005 5:55:40 AM PST by BackInBlack ("The act of defending any of the cardinal virtues has today all the exhilaration of a vice.")
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