Question

what do the following areas of scientific understanding have in common?

• the understanding of the structure of the solar system
• the understanding of how traits are passed from parents to offspring
• the understanding of the building blocks of matter and life

a. there is no scientific knowledge related to these areas of science.
b. we know all there is to know about these areas of science.
c. the scientific knowledge related to these areas has changed over time.
d. the scientific knowledge related to these areas has remained unchanged since their discovery.

Explanation:

Scientific knowledge evolves. Our understanding of the solar - system structure has changed from the geocentric to heliocentric models and further refinements. Knowledge about inheritance has advanced from basic Mendelian genetics to modern molecular genetics. Understanding of matter and life's building blocks has shifted from simple elements and cells to complex molecular and biochemical concepts.

Answer:

C. The scientific knowledge related to these areas has changed over time.