Atheists, why haven't scientists been able to explain how the bacterial flagellum evolved?

Answer 1

The myth that the bacterial flagellum is irreducibly complex was debunked some time ago. Do try to keep up with recent developments in evolutionary biology.

"A new model is proposed based on two major arguments. First, analysis of dispersal at low Reynolds numbers indicates that even very crude motility can be beneficial for large bacteria. Second, homologies between flagellar and nonflagellar proteins suggest ancestral systems with functions other than motility."

"...like the eye contemplated by Darwin, careful analysis shows that there are no major obstacles to gradual evolution of the flagellum."

Answer 2

What you've brought up is a talking point used by "anti-evolutionists" that doesn't hold water. If all you do is recite what you're read on creationist web sites and don't bother researching scientific studies on the subject then you're not going to have the whole story. Read for yourself the numerous detailed articles written on flagellum evolution. They're easy enough to find.

Answer 3

They have. Bacterial flagellum evolved from a secretory spike that was used to puncture other cells. Check out the reference.

Answer 4

because of the fact the theists save changing the definition of "non secular" and "paranormal". the climate was once non secular and paranormal. disease was once non secular and paranormal. What made the solar upward thrust and set was once non secular and paranormal. as quickly as technological know-how explains this you purely drag the purpose posts and say that it is now no longer non secular or paranormal. this could be a God Of The Gaps argument. what is going to you do while the relax gaps disappear all the way down to no longer something? Edit: while in comparison with what has been attributed to gods over the a while very few issues stay unexplained. yet while are you idiots going to attain that: unexplained =/= inexplicable and unexplained =/=God Did It. you will have thought that a million,000 years of clinical progression would have made this glaring, yet i assume some everybody is purely too closed minded to settle for this.

Answer 5

Somebody with an agenda ALWAYS brings some form of Flagellum up.

And then the real stupidity begins.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evolution_of_flagella

What is it about the 21st century that's brought out the scarys in such great numbers? You guys still upset "the end times" didn't happen post Dec 31, 1999?

Answer 6

Here you go buddy. This is the explanation of the evolution of the bacterial flagellum. Do some research before you spout out random questions.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQQ7ubVIqo4&feature=related

Answer 7

Scientist use the scientifc method to reason and use probabilities to explain a truth. Religion's truth shows that one's truth is an absolute truth. There are numerous religions that show their truth as the truth, but the truth is their faith is the truth that their truth is just as true as the other truth's truth. Get it! By the way is it flagellum or flatula? It's probably just passing flatulence.

Answer 8

They have. You guys were just so busy believing your own mythology that you missed it. Remember that trial a few years ago where Intelligent Design got removed from the school system (again). That was one of the arguments discussed and it lost you fools the case.

Answer 9

I could give a rats *** about bacterial creation or evolution..What about the question of sending 7/8Th's of all the population to Hell,,His divine love,,,

Answer 10

Science hasn't be able to explain a lot of things, and a lot of things they have. Either way, It's better then saying god did it, which requires no thinking at all!