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In the U.S. at least, many people who do not really know about or understand the theory of evolution focus on such things as the concept that Man is 'descended' from Apes, or that life arose from non-life by random processes (abiogenesis).
See the excellent presentation at Wikipedia in the Links below for more.
In reality, the basic scientific definition of evolution is simply the following observed fact:
"evolution is change in the inherited traits of a population of organisms from one generation to the next" (or in other words, the change of a genome over time).
The fact that Man is closely related to Apes is well established, however the idea that life arose from non-life (which is not even actually part of the theory of evolution) is still an hypothesis since it has never been observed directly (although many aspects of the probable process are well understood)
See "introduction to evolution" and "Abiogenesis" in Wikipedia for more.
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What is the definition of nebulahypothosys?
The nebular hypothesis is the most widely accepted model explaining the formation and evolution of the Solar System.
What is the single most important factor controlling the evolution of a star and why?
i think its 3
Are all women pretty?
that depends on your definition of pretty don't you think - on my definition of pretty, no because that's my opinion because I've met people who are libras who I don't think are pretty Yes. It is said in the zodiac that Libras are the most beautiful sign of them all.
Are all Libra women pretty?
that depends on your definition of pretty don't you think - on my definition of pretty, no because that's my opinion because I've met people who are libras who I don't think are pretty Yes. It is said in the zodiac that Libras are the most beautiful sign of them all.
Why polio is called crippling disease?
There are more than one type of polio. The one that most people fear the most is the one which causes paralysis. I think that would be the definition of a crippling disease.
What is the longest definition in the English language?
You have got to be kidding. You think someone actually sits around comparing the length of definitions in dictionaries? Most people have better things to do.
Why do most people accept evolution in linguistics but not in biology?
Generally, religious reasons. That simple.
Is evolution directional?
No, evolution is not directional as the definition is; the change in allele frequency over time in a population of organisms. Google barnacle to see that evolution has no particular direction, but the adaption of the organism to the immediate environment.
What is the name of the british scientist that developed the evolution theory?
The great Charles Darwin is most credited with the theory of evolution, but there were many before him that had similar ideas, and many people since have advanced the science of evolution.
Which country produces the most genius people in the world?
I think its SWEDEN. Swedish people are the most genius people I think Japanese.
Why do people deny the proof of evolution?
People may deny the proof of evolution due to personal beliefs, religious reasons, lack of understanding of the evidence, or misinformation. Some may feel that accepting evolution conflicts with their worldview or beliefs.
What is the change in hereditary features over time?
I believe that the word you are looking for is "adaptation". ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Correct
