When a Scientific Paradigm Shifts,this Means That

question 55

Multiple Choice

When a scientific paradigm shifts,this means that:

• A) scientists revert back to a previous paradigm.
• B) research is being conducted in a new country.
• C) scientists have come to a standstill on their discoveries of a particular topic.
• D) scientific anomalies have amassed to a level that challenges the validity of an existing paradigm.

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Definitions:

Protozoans

Single-celled eukaryotic organisms that may exhibit animal-like behaviors, such as movement, and are often found in aquatic or moist terrestrial environments.

Amoeboids

A group of organisms, mostly unicellular, that move and ingest food by extending pseudopods.

Fungal Cell Walls

Rigid outer layers found in fungal cells, composed primarily of chitin, which provide structure and protection.

Chitin

A long-chain polymer of N-acetylglucosamine, a derivative of glucose, which forms a major component in the exoskeletons of arthropods and the cell walls of fungi.