What Idea Formed the Core of Reform Darwinist Theory in Progressive-Era

question 29

Multiple Choice

What idea formed the core of reform Darwinist theory in progressive-era America?

• A) People are powerless in the face of the law of natural selection.
• B) Laissez-faire is the most effective means of solving society's problems.
• C) Reform should always be a slow and thoughtful process.
• D) The state should play a more active role in solving social problems.

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Definitions:

RNA Hypothesis

The RNA hypothesis, often referred to as the RNA world hypothesis, suggests that ribonucleic acid (RNA) was the first self-replicating molecule and played a pivotal role in the early development of life on Earth.

Aleksandr Oparin

A Soviet biochemist known for his contributions to the theory that life on Earth developed through a process of chemical evolution.

Reducing Atmosphere

An atmospheric condition in which oxygen is scarce, favoring chemical reactions that reduce compounds.

Primitive Gases

Refers to the basic or primordial gaseous elements present in the earth's early atmosphere or in cosmic environments, often including hydrogen and helium.