Biotechnology Refers to

question 5

Multiple Choice

Biotechnology refers to

• A)the various techniques for manipulating DNA.
• B)the use of methods for harvesting microorganisms from nature.
• C)the use of vaccines to prevent disease.
• D)the use of antibiotics to treat disease.
• E)the development of microorganisms that prevent disease.

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Definitions:

Affirming the Consequent

A logical fallacy in which a conclusion is incorrectly derived from a conditional statement (if A, then B; B, therefore A).

Straw Man Fallacy

A logical fallacy that involves misrepresenting an argument to make it easier to attack.

Appeal to Emotion

A logical fallacy where an argument is made by manipulating the emotions of the audience rather than by using valid reasoning.

Circular Reasoning

A logical fallacy in which the conclusion is assumed in one of the premises.