During a Trial, the Prosecution Refers to an Illegally Obtained

question 123

Multiple Choice

During a trial, the prosecution refers to an illegally obtained tape recording of a phone call that makes the defendant appear guilty. Research suggests that after hearing this information, jurors are most likely to

• A) disregard the information if the defense attorney objects, even if the judge rules that the information is admissible.
• B) vote guilty, unless the judge rules that the information is inadmissible.
• C) vote guilty, even if the judge rules that the information is inadmissible.
• D) vote guilty if the judge rules the information is admissible, but vote not guilty if the judge rules that the information is inadmissible.

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Definitions:

Enzymatic Addition

A process by which enzymes facilitate the addition of certain groups to molecules, altering their function or activity.

Large Molecules

Macromolecules formed by the joining of smaller molecules, often complex structures essential for life, like proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and lipids.

Hydrolysis

Water-requiring chemical reaction that breaks a molecule into smaller subunits.

Carbohydrate

Carbohydrates are a group of organic compounds including sugars, starch, and cellulose that serve as a major energy source in the diet of animals.