Explain How the Occam's Razor Argument Influenced Whether People Believed

question 97

Essay

Explain how the Occam's razor argument influenced whether people believed in the heliocentric or the geocentric model of the Solar System.

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Definitions:

Zooxanthellae

Endosymbiotic, photosynthetic dinoflagellates found in certain marine invertebrates; their mutualistic relationship with corals enhances the corals’ reef-building ability.

Peptidoglycan

A polymer consisting of sugars and amino acids that forms a mesh-like layer outside the plasma membrane of most bacteria, providing structural strength.

Chitin

A nitrogen-containing structural polysaccharide that forms the exoskeleton of insects and the cell walls of many fungi.

Cellulose

A complex carbohydrate that constitutes the primary cell wall of green plants, providing structural support.