The Darwinian Theory of Organic Evolution Through Natural Selection Affected

question 13

Multiple Choice

The Darwinian theory of organic evolution through natural selection affected American religion by

• A) turning most scientists against religion.
• B) creating a split between religious conservatives who denied evolution and accomodationists who supported it.
• C) raising awareness of the close spiritual kinship between animals and human beings.
• D) causing a revival of the doctrine of original sin.
• E) sparking the rise of new denominations based on modern science.

---

Definitions:

Pollen Grains

Microscopic particles produced by the male parts of flowers, which are necessary for the fertilization of plants through pollination.

Cotyledons

Seed leaves in plants that emerge during germination and are the first leaves to appear.

Stolons

Horizontal above-ground stems that grow from the base of a plant, facilitating asexual reproduction by producing new plants at their tips.

Nutrients

Substances obtained from food that are vital for growth, maintenance, and repair of the body's tissues.