Theories Are Statements or General Principles That Explain Why and How

question 53

True/False

Theories are statements or general principles that explain why and how the world works.

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Definitions:

Pathogenicity

The ability of a microorganism (such as a bacterium, virus, or fungus) to cause disease in a host organism.

Viral Reassortment

A process where two or more viruses infect the same host cell and exchange genetic material, potentially creating new virus strains with distinct properties.

Natural Selection

The mechanism through which creatures that are more suited to their surroundings tend to live longer and have more descendants, resulting in changes through evolution.