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Homologous Structures
Similarities and differences among homologous structures help determine how recently species shared a common ancestor.
Amino Acid Sequences
Closely related species have more similar amino acid sequences in proteins, showing shared ancestry.
Weakness of Amino Acid Comparison
Can be affected by mutations.
Comparison of Small Segments of DNA
Similar genes across species suggest inherited traits from a common ancestor.
Weakness of Small DNA Segment Comparison
Only focuses on a small part of the genome, not representing overall relationships.
Comparison of Genomes
The more similar the full genomes, the more closely related the species are.
Weakness of Genome Comparison
Requires advanced technology and lots of data, which isn't always available.