How Did the Discovery of Gravitational Lensing Affect Our Knowledge

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Multiple Choice

How did the discovery of gravitational lensing affect our knowledge of quasars?

• A)It showed that some quasars are located within the Local Group of galaxies.
• B)It showed that quasars are located in the halo of the Milky Way.
• C)It showed that quasars are much farther away than the distant galaxies that form the gravitational lenses.
• D)It proved the existence of super-massive black holes at the centres of active galactic nuclei.

Grasp the principles of the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium and the conditions under which it applies.

Analyze factors affecting allele frequencies and understand the concept of genetic equilibrium.

Appreciate the role of natural selection in not acting directly on genotypes but through phenotypes.

Understand the implications of nonrandom mating on genetic variation and population structure.

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Definitions:

Quasi-religious Beliefs

Beliefs that possess some qualities of traditional religions, such as rituals and dogmas, but do not align with the formal structure of organized religion.

Robert Bellah

was an American sociologist known for his work on religion and its role within society, particularly regarding how religious beliefs and practices intersect with social and cultural life.

Rational Religions

Religious beliefs and practices that are founded upon reasoned argument and logical consistency rather than tradition or revelation.

Weber

A German sociologist, Max Weber, known for his work on the theory of bureaucratic management and the study of society and religion.