Which of the Following Statements Uses the Word Theory in the Sense

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements uses the word theory in the sense meant by scientists?

• A) The astronomer's theory had not yet been tested by experiments.
• B) The astronomer's theory had passed so many experimental tests that it had become accepted wisdom throughout the community.
• C) The astronomer's theory was an elegant hypothesis.
• D) The astronomer's theory was in conflict with the prevailing explanation.

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Definitions:

Genetic Mutations

Permanent alterations in the DNA sequence that make up a gene, resulting in the gene functioning differently than normal.

Inheritable

Refers to traits or characteristics that can be passed down from one generation to the next through genes.

Acquired Mutations

Genetic alterations that occur in an organism's lifetime rather than being inherited, often resulting from environmental factors or errors in DNA replication.

Tay-Sachs Disease

A genetic disorder caused by a deficiency of a specific enzyme, leading to the accumulation of fats in nerve cells, resulting in progressive neurodegeneration.