Why Does the Theory of Evolution NOT Explain the Origin

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Multiple Choice

Why does the theory of evolution NOT explain the origin of life?

• A) The theory of evolution is a scientific theory and cannot explain supernatural phenomena such as the origin of life.
• B) The theory of evolution explains how life diversified after its origin and does not address the origin of life itself.
• C) The theory of evolution is only a biological theory, and the study of the origin of life also includes chemistry, geology, atmospheric scientists, and others.
• D) The origin of life is typically studied by philosophers and religious scholars, not scientists.

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