According to Shermer's (2001) Deviant Science/real Science Continuum, Which of the Following

question 10

Multiple Choice

According to Shermer's (2001) deviant science/real science continuum, which of the following is considered to fall at the extreme end of real science?

• A) astrology
• B) biochemistry
• C) astronomy
• D) evolution
• E) human cloning

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Definitions:

Artificial Selection

The selective breeding of animals and plants to encourage the occurrence of desirable traits. Individuals with preferred characteristics are mated or cross-pollinated with other individuals having similar traits.

Genetic Drift

A mechanism of evolution that involves random fluctuations in the frequency of alleles of a population over time.

Eda Gene

A gene that plays a crucial role in the development of ectodermal tissues, such as skin, hair, and teeth, in vertebrates.

Lateral Armor Plates

The protective bony or cartilaginous plates found on the sides of some animals, such as fish, which serve as a form of defense.