Supporters of Polygenesis Believed That

question 48

Multiple Choice

Supporters of polygenesis believed that

• A)there were a number of separate human species.
• B)there was only one human species.
• C)the earth had been created by more than one god.
• D)truth could only be discovered through the embrace of all religions.
• E)racial differences were largely an illusion.

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Definitions:

Reaction Mechanism

The step-by-step sequence of elementary reactions by which an overall chemical change occurs, detailing the molecular level changes.

Carboxylic Acid

Organic molecules that feature a carboxyl group (-COOH) are known for their acidic characteristics and are commonly found throughout the natural world.

Aldehyde

Organic compounds characterized by a carbon atom bonded to a hydrogen atom and double-bonded to an oxygen atom at the end of a carbon chain.

DIBAL

Diisobutylaluminum hydride, a reducing agent commonly used in organic synthesis to reduce esters, aldehydes, and ketones to alcohols.