Which of the Following Best Describes an Argument That Commits

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes an argument that commits the informal fallacy of equivocation?

• A) an argument that fails because it relies on words that are ambiguous
• B) an argument that is invalid
• C) an argument that is valid but relies on a false premise
• D) an argument in which a grammatical mistake allows more than one conclusion to be drawn

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Definitions:

Thymus Gland

An organ located in the upper chest, it plays a role in the development of the immune system in early life.

Immune System

The body's defense system comprised of organs, tissues, cells, and molecules that identifies and destroys pathogens and tumor cells to protect the body from disease.

Ovarian Follicle

A small sac in the ovary that contains a developing egg (oocyte), which can potentially be fertilized and lead to pregnancy.

Oocyte

An oocyte is a female gametocyte or germ cell involved in reproduction; in its mature form, it is known as an ovum or egg cell.