The ________ Effect Is an Apparent Cure Brought About by a Substance

question 16

Multiple Choice

The ________ effect is an apparent cure brought about by a substance that has no medicinal value.

• A)phantom
• B)attribution
• C)concurrent
• D)placebo

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Definitions:

Theory of Evolution

A scientific explanation of how species change over time through mechanisms like natural selection and genetic variation.

Charles Darwin

A 19th-century British naturalist who developed the theory of natural selection, significantly contributing to the understanding of evolutionary biology.

Gene Mutation

A permanent alteration in the DNA sequence that makes up a gene, which can affect how a gene functions, potentially leading to genetic disorders or variations.

Survival of the Fittest

A concept from evolutionary biology, suggesting that organisms best adapted to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce.