If the Defense Introduces Evidence on the Basic Fact in Order

question 5

Multiple Choice

If the defense introduces evidence on the basic fact in order to establish a conclusive presumption, the prosecution should:

• A)disprove the basic fact.
• B)disprove the presumed fact.
• C)disprove either the basic fact or the presumed fact.
• D)ask that the jury be instructed that presumptions cannot be used in criminal cases.

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Definitions:

Triacylglycerol

The main storage lipid of organisms, consisting of a glycerol combined chemically with three fatty acids; also called triglyceride. Compare with monoacylglycerol and diacylglycerol.

Nucleic Acid

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Alpha-Helical Structure

A common motif in the secondary structure of proteins, characterized by a right-handed coil that provides structural support.

Hydrogen Bonds

Weak bonds formed between a hydrogen atom covalently bonded to one electronegative atom and another electronegative atom, playing a critical role in the structure of water and biological molecules.