@vivifysaid I don't know. But this is one of the misconceptions about evolution you have. Evolution is not about the origin of live but the diversity of it.
Your question is more of an abiogenesis issue, not evolution.
It’s a question about what is there, the beginning of a process is as important as to its current state.
Okay, if there is an established life form in that all functions and features are working, what inside that life keeps them working within the necessary tolerances, so that life maintains its forms and functions in the generations to come over time?
How would that which keeps things working, change without breaking either form or function going forward?
@kellyjaysaid It’s a question about what is there, the beginning of a process is as important as to its current state.
Okay, if there is an established life form in that all functions and features are working, what inside that life keeps them working within the necessary tolerances, so that life maintains its forms and functions in the generations to come over time?
How would that which keeps things working, change without breaking either form or function going forward?
You're asking very vague questions.
What keeps any particular organism ticking can vary. How a bacterium maintains can differ from a virus, paramecium, plankton, etc.
This not an evolution question either. You may have to consult a microbiologist or something depending on which specific type of organism you're referring to. Though evolution is intrinsically tied to biology, this is still not an evolution question.
Remember: evolution is about the divergence of life. Your question is like asking a geologist where the earth came from. He/she may have some ideas but geology is not the correct field for that; you'd have to ask an astrophysicist.
What keeps any particular organism ticking can vary. How a bacterium maintains can differ from a virus, paramecium, plankton, etc.
This not an evolution question either. You may have to consult a microbiologist or something depending on which specific type of organism you're referring to. Though evolution is intrinsically tied t ...[text shortened]... have some ideas but geology is not the correct field for that; you'd have to ask an astrophysicist.
Life does specific tasks according to each life’s specific requirements are maintained, keeping each life form, forms and functions unique according to that life.
So there is something maintaining that in each life, and that is what is supposed to be altered to give rise to new features and forms without damaging the life.
What keeps any particular organism ticking can vary. How a bacterium maintains can differ from a virus, paramecium, plankton, etc.
This not an evolution question either. You may have to consult a microbiologist or something depending on which specific type of organism you're referring to. Though evolution is intrinsically tied t ...[text shortened]... have some ideas but geology is not the correct field for that; you'd have to ask an astrophysicist.
Biological consistency in life is maintained through processes that have control limitations, this is true for all life, that maintain forms and features.
I am asking for your understanding on how life maintains itself keeping each life in its own lane so to speak. Dogs don’t give birth to roses but other dogs. These would need to change at a molecular level, which have to occur regardless of the environment providing a healthy environment. What drives these organisms to develop new features and forms?
@kellyjaysaid So there is something maintaining that in each life, and that is what is supposed to be altered to give rise to new features and forms without damaging the life.
You're most likely referring to DNA. Mutations to DNA occur that can be passed on to the next generation
@bigdoggsaid People have mechanisms for maintaining their misconceptions.
It's not easy to tear those down, as most people, understandably, don't want to admit they are there.
Some people aren't even aware they have them.
Yes, very true, it’s easy to fool one’s self, you could actually see something designed, recognizing it as such, then turn right around and deny what you see.
@kellyjaysaid That is an overly generic statement considering the risks involved in altering the code in place.
You're aware mutations are constantly occurring in every single species, right?
Why do you think breeding animals like horses is possible? Mutations that create stronger, faster horses. Mutations are the reason why we can cultivate plants to enhance certain traits or why bacteria develop resistance to products meant to kill germs.
Some mutations can be harmful, some have are beneficial others can be neutral. But mutations occur all the time.
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