The chemistry of life is based on carbon. this means that all of the molecules which govern life-giving chemistry have carbon atoms as their principal component. chemists have often speculated that there could be a life form with a chemistry based on silicon. why?

According to the principles of the enlightenment, which of the following government actions would be inappropriate? (select all that apply.)

Is it true the ancient egyptians created a calendar that had 10 days in a week

Donald was arrested for murdering an acquaintance. at the trial, donald takes the stand and testifies that he and the victim knew each other. he admits that they would drink and use drugs together. one night while partying, donald explains in his testimony, an argument got out of hand during a card game. donald explains that the victim accused him of cheating and pulled out a knife on him and started swinging it in the air. donald said that he had no choice but to pull out his gun and shoot the victim. the jury convicted donald of manslaughter. who would argue that donald weighed the potential costs and benefits of shooting the victim and decided to pull the trigger as a result of free will? a. a rational choice theorist b. a critical criminologist c. a conflict theorist d. a positivist