Question

17 multiple choice 1 point which of the following is useful for forming hypotheses regardless of a scientists presuppositions? heredity homeostasis haplotype homology 18 multiple choice 1 point what is a clade? a group of organisms that all theoretically share a common ancestor a clan led by a dominant female member an ancestor of a group of organisms a genesis \kind\ 19 multiple choice 1 point examine the following quote: \as we examine dna evidence, it is clear that homologous structures have arisen as a result of common ancestry.\ this is an evidentialist claim, based purely on molecular biology. this claim may be logically consistent with molecular biology; however, the presuppositions of the scientist looking at the data will influence whether those data are interpreted as evidence for common ancestry or a common creator. this is neither an evidentialist nor a presuppositional claim this is a presuppositional claim, based upon naturalistic beliefs rather than scientific data.

Explanation:

• Question 17: Homology is useful for forming hypotheses regardless of a scientist's presuppositions. Homology refers to the similarity in structure, physiology, or development of different species of organisms based on their descent from a common evolutionary ancestor. Heredity is the passing on of traits from parents to offspring. Homeostasis is the ability of an organism to maintain a stable internal environment. Haplotype is a group of genes within an organism that was inherited together from a single parent.
• Question 18: A clade is a group of organisms that all theoretically share a common ancestor. It is a fundamental concept in cladistics, a method of classifying organisms based on their evolutionary relationships. A clan led by a dominant female member is a social - group concept. An ancestor of a group of organisms is a single entity, not a group. A Genesis “kind” is a concept from religious (non - scientific evolutionary) texts.
• Question 19: The claim “As we examine DNA evidence, it is clear that homologous structures have arisen as a result of common ancestry” may be logically consistent with molecular biology. However, the presuppositions of the scientist looking at the data will influence whether those data are interpreted as evidence for common ancestry or a common creator. Just because there is DNA evidence and a claim about common ancestry doesn't mean it's purely an evidentialist claim (as different worldviews can interpret the same data differently). It is also not a presuppositional claim based on naturalistic beliefs rather than scientific data, because there is scientific (DNA) data involved. And it is not neither an evidentialist nor a presuppositional claim as it does involve data (evidential aspect) and interpretation (which can be influenced by presuppositions).

Answer:

1. Homology
2. a group of organisms that all theoretically share a common ancestor
3. This claim may be logically consistent with molecular biology; however, the presuppositions of the scientist looking at the data will influence whether those data are interpreted as evidence for common ancestry or a common creator.