Biology Quote by Hans Adolf Krebs
“The concept of evolution postulates that living organisms have common roots, and in turn, the existence of common features is powerful support for the concept of evolution.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Origin of Species by Charles Darwin, 1859
Evolution suggests all life shares ancestry, and shared traits reinforce this idea.
In simple terms: All life is related; shared traits support evolution.
Recognize common ancestry in biology.
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When to use this quote
- education
- research
- conservation
- medical genetics
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Questions to Reflect On
- How do shared traits inform evolutionary studies?
- What evidence challenges simple ancestry models?
Complex mechanisms beyond simple traits also matter.