Which of the following is not a plausible explanation for the fact that the possibility of evolution was not even considered by most biologists until the 1800s?   a) Biblical accounts of creation were taken seriously by the scientific community.   b) Evolution is difficult to observe directly. c) The argument from design was widely accepted. d) The earth was believed to be too young.   e) The mechanism of inheritance was not well understood.

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Which of the following is not a plausible explanation for the fact that the possibility of evolution was not even considered by most biologists until the 1800s?

 

a) Biblical accounts of creation were taken seriously by the scientific community.

 

b) Evolution is difficult to observe directly.

c) The argument from design was widely accepted.

d) The earth was believed to be too young.

 

e) The mechanism of inheritance was not well understood.

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