Darwin's theory of evolution while revolutionary at that time,

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Darwin's theory of evolution while revolutionary at that time, was formulated before most of this century's great advances in genetics and bio-engineering. Today we have a far deeper understanding of the ability of genes and environment to influence each other and the organism. It would be foolish to continue parroting Darwin's theory as if these advances had never occurred.

It can be inferred from the passage above that the author would most likely favour:
 
A. A re-examination of Darwin's theory in the light of contemporary biology. 
 
B. A critical re-examination of Darwin's place among renowned scientists.

C. Increased financial support for studies in genetics and bioengineering. 
 
D. Abandoning of Darwin's theory. 
 
E. A greater reliance on genetics than on environmental factors to account for behaviour.

winterschool · Answer

Darwin's theory of evolution while revolutionary at that time, was formulated before most of this century's great advances in genetics and bio-engineering. Today we have a far deeper understanding of the ability of genes and environment to influence each other and the organism. It would be foolish to continue parroting Darwin's theory as if these advances had never occurred.

It can be inferred from the passage above that the author would most likely favour:

A. A re-examination of Darwin's theory in the light of contemporary biology.  Correct

authors conclusion - It would be foolish to continue parroting Darwin's theory as if these advances had never occurred.

so author would most likely to support this choice

B. A critical re-examination of Darwin's place among renowned scientists.  Incorrect

author is not interested about Darwin's place

C. Increased financial support for studies in genetics and bioengineering.  Incorrect

author didnt says financial support required for studies in genetics and bioengineering, but he says we have already done great advances in genetics and bio-engineering

D. Abandoning of Darwin's theory.  Incorrect

he is interested about Darwin's theory, not abandoning it

E. A greater reliance on genetics than on environmental factors to account for behaviour.  Incorrect

Irrelevant

Abhi077 · Answer

OFFICIAL EXPLANATION

The author accepts that Darwins theory was revolutionary but draws attention to developments and Endings in the field since then. Hence he would not favour D
(Abandon Darwin). Choice A is appropriate - he would advocates a closer examination in view of subsequent developments. Choice B and C are irrelevant

Since Darwins standing and financial support are not the focus, Choice E has not been discussed.

Hence Choice (A) is the correct answer

Axwe7 · Answer

I am wondering why E) isn't a possible answer. I was tossing between A) and E), but thought a 're-examination' is too strong a language than the author has mentioned, hence why I went with E).

MartyMurray · Answer

(E) doesn't work because the author doesn't favor reliance on genetic factors over reliance on environmental factors. Rather, the author says that we have a far deeper understanding of the abilities of both genes and environment.

So, the author's point is that, because we have deeper understanding of the abilities of genes and the environment to affect evolution, we should no longer simply go with Darwin's theory.

So, while it's true that the author doesn't suggest exactly "re-examination" of Darwin's theory, (A) is still the only viable answer.

Darwin's theory of evolution while revolutionary at that time,

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