Charles Darwin's Theory of Natural Selection Is Considered a Paradigm

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Essay

Charles Darwin's theory of natural selection is considered a paradigm shift-a theory that has wide-ranging effects. Describe another paradigm shift that has occurred in biology. Make a case for why this shift has fundamentally changed the way scientists see the world and the sorts of questions they ask.

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