4 fails to encompass many new scientific discoveries about the
origins of life that were made after Darwin's death.
(39)According to supporters of Intelligent Design,what is the
significance of the concept of “irreducible complexity”?
lit proves that many natural systems could not have developed
randomly.
21t shows that we cannot understand how natural systems were
created until we understand their purpose.
31t proves that the interacting parts in natural systems were
developed slowly over time.
41t shows that,with regard to natural systems,Darwinism and
Intelligent Design have much in common.
(40)What is one reason why opponents of Intelligent Design deny
that it is really a science?
l Even scientific observations of evolution make clear the need
to consider the role that a higher power can play.
2 Its basic principles rely on in-ationalpropositions that were
disproved long before Darwin came along.
3 Its arguments are largely based on gaps in current knowledge
rather than on substantiated fact.
4 The articles about

4 fails to encompass many new scientific discoveries about the
origins of life that were made after Darwin's death.
(39)According to supporters of Intelligent Design,what is the
significance of the concept of “irreducible complexity”?
lit proves that many natural systems could not have developed
randomly.
21t shows that we cannot understand how natural systems were
created until we understand their purpose.
31t proves that the interacting parts in natural systems were
developed slowly over time.
41t shows that,with regard to natural systems,Darwinism and
Intelligent Design have much in common.
(40)What is one reason why opponents of Intelligent Design deny
that it is really a science?
l Even scientific observations of evolution make clear the need
to consider the role that a higher power can play.
2 Its basic principles rely on in-ationalpropositions that were
disproved long before Darwin came along.
3 Its arguments are largely based on gaps in current knowledge
rather than on substantiated fact.
4 The articles about Intelligent Design published in scientific
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journals have lacked supporting evidence.
(41)In the conclusion,how can the attitude of the writer concerning
the controversy best be described?
1 To protect science from the views of amateurs,the influence
of religious beliefs should be strongly resisted.
2 Unless scientists take on board the objections made by
proponents of Intelligent Design,the scientific understanding
of nature will remain limited.
3 Although Intelligent Design is a promising approach to
explaining natural processes,it is still too early to tell
whether it can be proved scientifically.
4 Although Intelligent Design may not be a scientific theory,,both science and religion have a role to play in explaining the
world around us.
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Intelligent Design published in scientific
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journals have lacked supporting evidence.
(41)In the conclusion,how can the attitude of the writer concerning
the controversy best be described?
1 To protect science from the views of amateurs,the influence
of religious beliefs should be strongly resisted.
2 Unless scientists take on board the objections made by
proponents of Intelligent Design,the scientific understanding
of nature will remain limited.
3 Although Intelligent Design is a promising approach to
explaining natural processes,it is still too early to tell
whether it can be proved scientifically.
4 Although Intelligent Design may not be a scientific theory,,both science and religion have a role to play in explaining the
world around us.
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