Which statement best explains why the development of a new area of science can lead to changes in a theory?
a new area of science attracts new scientists who study old theories for flaws.
a new area of science promotes experimentation from a different point of view.
a new area of science allows old theories to be reworded using new terminology.
a new area of science encourages scientists to replace old theories with modern ones.

The correct answer would be the second option.

Science is a very vast and complicated subject in which new researches and findings are found on a daily basis.

With the advancement in technology, new areas of science are being explored by the scientist.  

Studies of new areas promote scientists to perform experiments from a different point of view.

For example, earlier cells were considered as the smallest units, however, with advancement in microscopes we got to know about sub-cellular organelles.

the generally accepted parts of modern cell theory include: all known living things are made up of one or more cells. all living cells arise from pre-existing cells by division. the cell is the fundamental unit of structure and function in all living organisms.

in addition to spreading humanist ideas, erasmus has contributed to criticism of corruption in the church.