Can the theory of evolution become a scientific law? Why or why not?

A.) No. Theories can be refined and improved over time, but cannot become scientific laws.

B.) No. We cannot see evolution occurring therefore it cannot be law.

C.) Yes. Evolutionary theory can become a law if enough evidence is discovered.

D.) Yes. Evolutionary theory can become a law if there is a mathematical equation that can prove it.

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Biology

Tristen Murray

1 October, 11:53

Can the theory of evolution become a scientific law? Why or why not?

A.) No. Theories can be refined and improved over time, but cannot become scientific laws.

B.) No. We cannot see evolution occurring therefore it cannot be law.

C.) Yes. Evolutionary theory can become a law if enough evidence is discovered.

D.) Yes. Evolutionary theory can become a law if there is a mathematical equation that can prove it.

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Keira Randolph · Answer 1

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Explanation:

Correct answer is

A.) No. Theories can be refined and improved over time, but cannot become scientific laws.

Carlo Mercer · Answer 2

Answer: Option 'A' is correct.

Explanation:

No, the theory of evolution cannot become a scientific law because theories can be proven or rejected if not, it can be improved or modified over time.

Whereas Scientific law cannot be rejected or disprove as it is universal truth.

So, Theories can be refined and improved over time, but cannot become scientific laws.

Hence, option 'A' is correct.