Question
In his theory, Lamarck suggested that organisms will develop and pass on to ospring variations that they need in order to survive in a particular environment. In a later theory, Darwin proposed that changing environmental conditions favor certain variations that promote the survival of organisms. Which statement is best illustrated by this information?
A. Scientific theories that have been changed are the only ones supported by scientists.
B. All scientific theories are subject to change and improvement.
C. Most scientific theories are the outcome of a single hypothesis.
D. Scientific theories are not subject to change.
A. Scientific theories that have been changed are the only ones supported by scientists.
B. All scientific theories are subject to change and improvement.
C. Most scientific theories are the outcome of a single hypothesis.
D. Scientific theories are not subject to change.
Answers
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The best statement illustrated by the information provided is:
**B. All scientific theories are subject to change and improvement.**
This is evident in how Lamarck's theory was later refined and challenged by Darwin's theory, showing that scientific understanding evolves over time as new evidence and perspectives emerge.
**B. All scientific theories are subject to change and improvement.**
This is evident in how Lamarck's theory was later refined and challenged by Darwin's theory, showing that scientific understanding evolves over time as new evidence and perspectives emerge.