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We are told that evolution is a continuing phenomenon for all living things. Are humans also evolving ? Justify your answer.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Evolution**: Evolution is defined as the change in the heritable characteristics of biological populations over successive generations. It is a continuous process that affects all living organisms, including humans. 2. **Evidence of Evolution in Humans**: Humans are indeed evolving, and there are several lines of evidence to support this claim. 3. **Genetic Changes**: - **Mutations**: Random mutations occur in the DNA of humans, which can lead to new traits. These mutations are a fundamental mechanism of evolution. ...
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