Which of the Following Is Not Consistent with the Major

question 103

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not consistent with the major hallmarks of science?

• A)Science consists of proven theories that are understood to be true explanations of reality.
• B)Scientific explanations should be based solely on natural causes.
• C)Science progresses through the creation and testing of models that explain observation as simply as possible.
• D)A scientific model must make testable predictions.

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Definitions:

Partial Pressure

The pressure exerted by a single type of gas in a mixture of gases, often used in calculations involving gas laws and respiration.

Hemoglobin

Located in red blood cells, this compound is tasked with the transfer of oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues and the retrieval of carbon dioxide, taking it back to the lungs.

Hemocyanin

A copper-containing protein found in the blood of some invertebrates, serving a similar oxygen-transport function as hemoglobin in vertebrates.

Iron-Porphyrin

A complex organic compound that forms the core of heme, enabling oxygen transport and storage in hemoglobin and myoglobin.