2006-09-11 03:08:08 · 6 answers · asked by Brian W 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
you have to define evolution EXACTLY in order to answer your question.
At the moment there is evidence that SUPPORTS the theory it does not Prove it....
2006-09-11 03:14:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋
This depends upon what you mean by Evolution theory.
If you mean do life forms change into different life forms over time, then all you need to show is that one life form has changed into something different.
Looking at things that are almost alive, the viruses which cause flu in humans change so quickly that the immunization against flu (flu shots) must be reformulated every year.
Microbes, such a bacteria, often change genetically to the point where the new strain is not sufficiently like an older "parent" to be classified as the same. This is the reason that new antibiotics are constantly being developed.
On the other-hand, a single species can have huge difference in form and appearance. In the animal kingdom, look at the varieties of Canines (Canis familiaris). In the plant kingdom, consider the types of Brassica oleracea which include kale, collard greens, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, Chinese broccoli, Brussel sprouts and kohlrabi.
None of this Proves the theory of Evolution. In most scientific communities, proved theories are usually called Laws.
2006-09-11 03:12:26 · answer #2 · answered by Richard 7 · 6⤊ 0⤋
"Proven" is one of those tricky words.
Strictly speaking, NOTHING in science is "proven", in the sense of "known to be true with no uncertainty whatsoever". In science, NOTHING is taken to be forever known to be true, as new evidence could always potentially come to light.
Stephen J. Gould once wrote that "in science, *fact* can only mean confirmed to such a degree that it would be perverse to withhold provisional assent. I suppose that apples might start to rise tomorrow, but the possibility does not merit equal time in physics classrooms".
The fundamentals of evolution - that life has existed for a long time, but the forms of life have changed, and the all current life arose by descent with modification from earlier life - are indeed so well supported that it would be "perverse" to doubt them.
These are the 'fact' of evolution. Some links below.
However, there are definite debates regarding the details of evolution, the pace of it, the full range of mechanisms, the particulars of evolutionary history.
2006-09-11 03:31:49 · answer #3 · answered by Zhimbo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is stronger evidence of theory of evolution than any other theory. You can find fossils literally everywhere, which supports the theory.
But if you think fossils are a hoax made by evil scientist, then it's OK to believe that too (Just keep in mind that there's no evidence pointing in that direction though)..
2006-09-11 03:53:34 · answer #4 · answered by Mr Jones 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes .. it can & has been done.....
1. the blood drinking Flinch
2. The al nenieo
are the two known examples to me... but there are many u can refer to Charles Darwin's book for that
2006-09-11 03:16:02 · answer #5 · answered by Ashish Samadhia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
somebody try, with more or less evidence, it is controversial
2006-09-13 02:58:25 · answer #6 · answered by david w 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋