Research in Basic Science Aims to

question 60

Multiple Choice

Research in basic science aims to

• A) solve real-world problems, without concern about understanding the phenomena in its own right.
• B) understand simple questions in science.
• C) solve difficult questions in science.
• D) understand a phenomenon in its own right without concern with real-world issues.

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Definitions:

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Infections spread primarily through sexual contact; includes diseases like HIV, syphilis, and gonorrhea.

Animal Fat

Lipids obtained from animals, used in cooking, manufacturing, and sometimes as a dietary component; differing from plant-based fats.

Diabetes

A chronic condition where the body either does not produce enough insulin or cannot effectively use the insulin it produces, leading to high levels of glucose in the blood.

Critical Thinking

A logical, rational, systematic thought process that is necessary to understand, analyze, and evaluate information in order to solve a problem or situation.