Caroline's Best Friend Tells Her That Eating a Chili Pepper

question 81

Multiple Choice

Caroline's best friend tells her that eating a chili pepper with each meal will increase her metabolism and help her burn more calories."That sounds interesting," says Caroline,"but is there any scientific evidence to back up this claim?" Caroline's question illustrates what element of critical thinking?

• A)the principle of parsimony
• B)cynicism
• C)tolerating ambiguity
• D)skepticism

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Definitions:

Nitric Acid

A highly corrosive mineral acid (HNO3) widely used in the manufacture of fertilizers and explosives, and in various organic synthesis processes.

Sulfuric Acid

A highly corrosive, dense, oily liquid acid, H2SO4, used in a variety of industrial processes like fertilizer production and in lead-acid batteries.

Pyridine

A basic heterocyclic organic compound with the chemical formula C5H5N, known for its distinctive, unpleasant smell.

2-Methyl-2-Butanamine

An organic compound with a tertiary amine and a methyl group on the second carbon of a butane chain.