Which of the Following Best Defines Basic Research

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best defines basic research?

• A)the search for knowledge without regard to how that knowledge will be used
• B)research that is not complex since it addresses elementary questions
• C)research that seeks to apply scientific discoveries to the development of specific products
• D)the search for knowledge to solve a particular problem
• E)the search for a cure for skin cancer

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Definitions:

HA

HA typically refers to a generic acid formula where "H" represents hydrogen and "A" stands for an anion; it can also denote hyaluronic acid in biomedical contexts.

pH

A scale used to specify the acidity or basicity of an aqueous solution, with values ranging from 0 to 14.

K

The symbol for Potassium, a chemical element with the atomic number 19, essential for many bodily functions.

HI

A chemical formula representing hydrogen iodide, a diatomic molecule consisting of hydrogen and iodine.