Studies Suggest That the Likelihood of Genetic Defects Caused by Abnormal

question 59

Multiple Choice

Studies suggest that the likelihood of genetic defects caused by abnormal sperm increases when the father is _____ before conception.

• A)malnourished
• B)under great stress
• C)overweight
• D)exposed to environmental hazards

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Definitions:

Sound Argument

An argument that is both valid (correctly structured such that if the premises are true, the conclusion must be true) and has all true premises.

Valid

Logically sound, where the conclusion necessarily follows the premises without any logical fallacies.

Premises

Statements or propositions that are presupposed and provide support for a conclusion in an argument.

Inductive Argument

A form of reasoning where the conclusion is supported by the premises but is not guaranteed to be true.