Biology 2010 Student Edition

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 9780133669510
ISBN 13: 978-0-13366-951-0

Chapter 1, The Science of Biology - Assessment - 1.2 Science in Context - Understand Key Concepts - Page 28: 19

Answer

Theories are not absolute truths because they may be changed or discarded if new evidence is found that does not fit in with the theory. A theory may not withstand the test of time because science is ever-changing; a theory that is considered useful today may not be useful 10 years from now.

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Theories are not absolute truths because they may be changed or discarded if new evidence is found that does not fit in with the theory. A theory may not withstand the test of time because science is ever-changing; a theory that is considered useful today may not be useful 10 years from now.
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