Why Do Biologists Refer to the "Theory" of Evolution Instead

question 17

Multiple Choice

Why do biologists refer to the "theory" of evolution instead of the "fact" of evolution?

• A)Because evolution is not universally believed.
• B)Because it is impossible to scientifically test evolutionary principles.
• C)Because the theory of evolution summarizes a whole set of scientific facts.
• D)Because only theories that have been proven true may be referred to as "facts."

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