All of the Following Statements Accurately Explain Some Aspect of Ethics

question 4

Multiple Choice

All of the following statements accurately explain some aspect of ethics EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

• A)The focus of virtue ethics is on character of the individual
• B)Principalism uses various ethical principles and applies one or more of them
• C)Society is governed by the rules and regulations developed to protect its citizens from harm
• D)An act or behavior may be unethical and illegal
• E)Professional codes of ethics provide guidelines for decision making in one's professional life

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Definitions:

Archaea

A domain of single-celled microorganisms that are genetically distinct from bacteria and eukaryotes, often inhabiting extreme environments.

Eukarya

A domain of life consisting of organisms with cells that contain a nucleus, including animals, plants, fungi, and protists.

Consumers

Organisms that obtain energy by consuming other organisms or organic matter, as opposed to producing their own energy through photosynthesis or chemosynthesis.

Decomposed

The process by which organic substances are broken down into simpler organic or inorganic matter, primarily by the actions of microorganisms.