PRINCIPLES OF LIFE
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Author: HILLIS
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To determine: The difference between the fact of evolution and evolutionary theory.

Introduction: The changes in the genetic makeup that occur over time in the biological population is known as evolution.

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The difference between the facts of evolution and the evolution theory is as follows:

No.CriteriaFact of evolutionEvolution theory
1.DefinitionThe fact of evolution means the changes occur over time from their ancestors.The evolution theory is the analysis to understand the evolutionary changes based on evolution.
2.ReasonIt comes from the observational pieces of evidence of current processes.The evolution theory is a broad and rich array of geological, morphological, behavioral, and molecular data to support the facts.
3.FactsThe fact of evolution means the data, which is not an absolute match but a similar type.The evolution theory is well sustained and explained of those facts.

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