Question

what is the job of a scientist?
a. to write laws based on his or her knowledge.
b. to answer ethical questions.
c. to ask and answer scientific questions.
d. to ignore facts that do not support his or her theory.

Explanation:

A scientist's main job is to explore the natural world. This involves asking questions about natural phenomena (scientific questions) and then conducting experiments, making observations, analyzing data etc. to find answers (answer scientific questions). Writing laws (A) is more of a legislative body's role in a legal context. Answering ethical questions (B) is the domain of ethics experts like philosophers in some cases. Ignoring facts (D) goes against the scientific method which is based on evidence.

Answer:

C. To ask and answer scientific questions.