Consider This Problem

question 73

Multiple Choice

Consider this problem.What does it represent? Premise 1: If Mark drew it,it is a duck.
Premise 2: Mark drew it.
Conclusion: It is a duck.

• A)conditional reasoning
• B)affirm the antecedent
• C)valid inference
• D)all of the above

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Definitions:

Virulent

The degree of pathogenicity within a group or species of parasites, viruses, or bacteria, indicating how harmful they are.

Myxoma Virus

A lethal virus affecting rabbits, originally used as a biological control agent to manage rabbit populations, notably in Australia.

Mobile Genetic Element

A type of DNA that can move around in the genome. Common examples include transposons (“jumping genes”) and plasmids.

Deceptive Pollination

A reproductive strategy in some plants where they trick pollinators into visiting flowers without offering a reward, thereby ensuring pollination.