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Helen [10]
3 years ago
13

Evolutionary theory has become the central organizing principle of biological science. Could this scientific theory ever become

a scientific law?
A. Yes, if scientists decide that enough evidence supports the theory.
B. Yes, if the theory is shown to predict future events.
C. No, because a theory is a complex explanation that does not become a
law.
D. No, because a theory can be proven correct while a law cannot be
proven.
Biology
1 answer:
sveta [45]3 years ago
6 0

The answer requires looking at the meaning of the words 'theory' and 'law'. The formal definition of a theory is that it is a comprehensive explanation of a observed phenomenon supported by a lot of evidence. Law is a fact that is bound to be true in nature, example Newton's second law. However, a theory is subjected to continuous refinements based on the several new findings that happen with time. These refinements make the theory appear incomplete. As with the theory of evolution, a lot of research work is being put to understand the complex phenomenon of genetic inheritance of traits of behaviour. Unless there are evidences from nature for all the aspects of evolution in theory, it'll remain a theory and not become a law.

Answer is A) Yes, if scientists decide that enough evidence supports the theory.


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