Which of the Following Most Closely Expresses the Principle of Occam's

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following most closely expresses the principle of Occam's razor as it applies to theoretical explanations of physical phenomena?

• A) The theory that has the longest history is the most likely explanation.
• B) The theory requiring the most assumptions is the most likely explanation.
• C) The newest theory is most likely to be the correct one.
• D) The theory requiring the fewest assumptions is the most likely explanation.

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Definitions:

Epigenetics

The study of how behaviors and environment can cause changes that affect the way genes work, without altering the DNA sequence itself.

Genotype

The genetic makeup of an organism, consisting of all its genes and their variations.

Gene Expression

The process by which information from a gene is used in the synthesis of a functional gene product, often a protein, impacting the cell's structure and function.

Leukemia

is a type of cancer that affects blood-forming tissues, including the bone marrow and the lymphatic system, leading to an overproduction of abnormal white blood cells.