scientific acceptance
What scientific acceptance means in Biology GCSE, as defined for AQA, OCR.
Definitions of scientific acceptance
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Reference: OCR
Mendel findings were not accepted during his lifetime because he could not explain the physical mechanism behind his factors.
The scientific community treats the theory as the best explanation supported by evidence.
Topics that use scientific acceptance
- Evidence for evolution (AQA GCSE)
- Inheritance (OCR GCSE)
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