Which of the Following Best Describes How the Scientific Community

question 39

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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