x A student was comparing two animals that used to be classified in the same family, but after DNA sequencing
one of the animals was reclassified and renamed because
the two animals are not actually that closely related.
The
student is confused that an animal could be reclassified
and renamed after being part of a specific family for so
long.
Which of the following best describes this change?
A
Science is based on changing the facts to keep information fresh
B
Science is a new way of looking at the universe and many old ideas were false
C
Science is unchanging
D
Science is based on gathering and presenting new evidence