The Argumentgiven or Described Involves Some Kind of Fallacy

question 9

Multiple Choice

The argumentgiven or described involves some kind of fallacy. Identify the fallacy.
-We must limit immigration to the United States in order to sustain the prosperous economy. A strong economy is vital to the health and wealth of the American people and the future of our
Children.

• A)Straw man
• B)Diversion (red herring)
• C)Appeal to force
• D)False cause

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Positively charged atoms of calcium, playing vital roles in various physiological processes, including muscle contraction and neurotransmission.

Calmodulin

A calcium-binding messenger protein present in all eukaryotic cells, involved in various cellular processes by interacting with other proteins.

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Molecules derived from phospholipids that act within cells to transmit signals from a variety of receptors to their target molecules.

Thyroid Gland

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