AP Biology Practice 6 - Scientific Explanations and Theories

Mr. Andersen discusses scientific explanations and theory development, using natural selection as an example. He explains how theories are formed, tested, and refined over time. The video covers the application of theories to new evidence, Mendel's laws of inheritance, and complex genetics questions. It concludes with the development of germ theory, emphasizing the importance of scientific progress.

Explain how natural selection serves as a mechanism for evolution.

Describe the process by which a scientific theory is developed.

Discuss the importance of modifying scientific theories in light of new evidence.

How do Mendel's laws of inheritance relate to modern genetics?

What role does genetic drift play in the evolution of populations?

Explain the concept of artificial selection and provide an example.

How did the germ theory of disease evolve from earlier theories?