First, the idea that bacteria can only survive in a host body is not universally true. There are many free-living bacteria which exist independently in various environments, and some of these can actually form endospores to survive harsh conditions for extended periods.
Secondly, asexual reproduction in bacteria does not prevent the transfer of genetic information. Bacteria can exchange genetic material through processes like transformation, conjugation, and transduction. These processes can lead to genetic variation, which is the bedrock of evolution.
You keep citing Darwin’s claims about DNA, but the concept of DNA wasn’t discovered until after Darwin’s death.
Regardless , contemporary research shows that human and chimpanzee genomes are approximately 98.7% identical when considering base pair comparisons.
Furthermore, the claim that information can only be lost and not gained in DNA is not accurate. There are many mechanisms by which new genetic information can be created including gene duplication, horizontal gene transfer, and beneficial mutations.
As for the fossil record, there are numerous examples of transitional fossils that provide evidence for evolutionary change over time, such as Archaeopteryx, a creature showing both dinosaur and bird traits, and Tiktaalik, a fish-like creature with characteristics predictive of land animals.
Lastly, the appeal to scientific consensus isn't a logical fallacy but rather a recognition that the scientific method, which includes rigorous testing and peer-review, has been applied. Science is always open to new evidence and theories, but they must stand up to scrutiny and testing. Majority consensus in science is not the result of popularity, but of evidence that has withstood repeated testing and verification.
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