A General Rule to Help Detect Pseudoscience Is To

question 41

Multiple Choice

A general rule to help detect pseudoscience is to:

• A)be highly skeptical of scientific assertions that rely on vague evidence.
• B)draw conclusions based on cognitive and motivational biases that affect perceptions.
• C)not waste time doing an Internet search for supportive evidence.
• D)rely unquestioningly on one's own personal judgment.

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Definitions:

Mutations

Changes in the DNA sequence of an organism's genome, which can lead to diversity within species but also cause diseases.

DNA

Deoxyribonucleic acid, a molecule that carries the genetic instructions used in the growth, development, functioning, and reproduction of all known living organisms.

Atmospheric Oxygen

The oxygen gas (O2) present in the Earth's atmosphere, essential for the respiratory processes of most living organisms.

Photosynthesizing Bacteria

Microorganisms that convert light energy into chemical energy through the process of photosynthesis.