Which of the Following Best Illustrates the Fallacy of "Hypothesis

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best illustrates the fallacy of "hypothesis contrary to fact"?

• A) There is probably intelligent life elsewhere in the universe.
• B) Marijuana is a gateway drug to meth and heroin.
• C) If dolphins had hands with opposable thumbs, they would rule the world.
• D) If you don't add baking soda or baking powder to cookie dough, the cookies will be hard or dense.

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Definitions:

Bulimia

Bulimia is an eating disorder characterized by episodes of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors such as vomiting, fasting, or excessive exercise.

Genomes

The complete set of DNA, including all of its genes, in an organism, providing the biological instructions it needs to grow, develop, and function.

Chromosome 12

One of the 23 pairs of chromosomes in humans, which contains genes that are vital for normal development and function.

Epigenetic Marks

Modifications to the genome that affect gene expression without changing the DNA sequence itself.