What was the main reason biology was considered late to the paradigm-shifting party compared to physics?

Modern Synthesis and Lysenkoism Concepts

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Mia Campbell
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Biologists focused only on fossils.
Biology took longer to integrate Darwin's and Mendel's theories.
Physics had more funding and resources.
Biologists were not interested in new theories.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the Modern Synthesis primarily combine?
Astronomy and biology
Geology and paleontology
Physics and chemistry
Mendelian genetics and Darwinian natural selection
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which scientist is known for resolving the frustration between artificial and natural selection?
Thomas Hunt Morgan
Theodosius Dobzhansky
Ernst Mayr
Ronald A. Fisher
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was Ronald A. Fisher's contribution to the Modern Synthesis?
He developed the theory of relativity.
He created the first genetic linkage maps.
He applied statistics to understand natural selection.
He discovered the structure of DNA.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the main focus of Lysenkoism in the Soviet Union?
Advancing space exploration
Improving agricultural practices
Developing nuclear weapons
Enhancing medical research
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What theory did Lysenko promote that aligned with Marxist principles?
Natural selection
Mendelian inheritance
Lamarckian inheritance
Quantum mechanics
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the impact of Lysenkoism on Soviet genetics?
It led to the advancement of genetic research.
It caused a decline in agricultural productivity.
It improved the Soviet Union's food supply.
It resulted in the banning of population genetics.
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