A Strong Current of Skepticism Developed in Late Seventeenth-Century Europe

question 21

Multiple Choice

A strong current of skepticism developed in late seventeenth-century Europe, whose adherents asserted that:

• A) one should believe in nothing.
• B) all beliefs are relative, varying in time, place, and culture.
• C) the only certain knowledge was to be found in science.
• D) only a pessimistic outlook was realistic.

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Definitions:

Gene Duplication

The process by which a segment of DNA containing a gene is duplicated, potentially leading to genetic innovation and evolution.

Chromosome Deletion

A mutation involving the loss of a section of a chromosome, which can lead to developmental issues or diseases.

Gene Sequence

A series of nucleotides in DNA or RNA that determines the specific order of amino acids in a protein or peptide.

Independent Source

An entity or body that provides information or evidence not affiliated with any parties involved in a given context.