A Is the Antecedent,and B Is the Consequent

question 88

Multiple Choice

A is the antecedent,and B is the consequent.Given that A is true,infer that B is true.Which rule of inference is this?

• A) modus ponens
• B) modus tollens
• C) affirmation of the consequent
• D) denial of the antecedent

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Definitions:

Filament

A slender threadlike object or fiber, especially one found in plants or fungi or as part of the structure of a stamen in a flower.

Stamen

The male part of a flower; consists of a filament and anther.

Stigma

The part of a flower's pistil that receives pollen during pollination or a mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person.

Pollen Grains

The microscopic carriers of male gametes in plants, responsible for the fertilization of the ovule through pollination.