EBK BIOLOGY
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ISBN: 9780133954425
Author: Maier
Publisher: YUZU
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Chapter 10, Problem 2CTS
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The creationist claim, the students must be taught that humans are the descendant of humans. This might result in increase in animal instincts in youngsters.
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The humans are one of the animals, as they belong to the kingdom animalia and have all the characteristics, which an animal should possess. In a broader and social cultures, the animals and humans are different on the basis of their social behavior and mental capabilities.
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