Which of the Following Best Describes How the Scientific Community

question 267

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes how the scientific community views Darwin's proposal of evolution?

• A) Most researchers have discounted the theory of evolution, as it lacks empirical and scientific support.
• B) Darwin's theory of evolution received a high degree of support at its initial proposal; however, in recent times it has lost the backing of the scientific community.
• C) There is an enormous amount of evidence that has accumulated to verify the theory and support the principle of natural selection as the main mechanism of evolutionary change.
• D) Darwin's theory of evolution has been abandoned for the more comprehensive and scientifically supported theory of intelligent design.

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