Which of the Following Attributes Is NOT a Characteristic of a Critical

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following attributes is NOT a characteristic of a critical thinker?

• A)being skeptical by nature
• B)accepting claims based on testimonials and anecdotal evidence
• C)refusing to accept common sense beliefs at face value
• D)being open-minded in the face of new information

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Definitions:

Fertilisation

The fusion of gametes (egg and sperm) to initiate the development of a new individual organism.

Zygote

The initial cell formed when a sperm cell fertilizes an egg cell, representing the earliest stage of embryonic development.

Egg

A reproductive cell produced by female organisms, capable of developing into a new individual upon fertilization.

Phenotype

The observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism, as determined by both genetic makeup and environmental influences.