Bacteria and humans are similar in that they(1 point)
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are unicellular.
are unicellular.
are multicellular.
are multicellular.
produce energy.
produce energy.
grow and reproduce.
grow and reproduce.
________ is generic term for a tool to visualize relationships in a classification system.(1 point)
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Table
Table
Graph
Graph
Model
Model
Diagram
Diagram
What trait differentiates lilacs from pine trees?(1 point)
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Lilacs are vascular plants.
Lilacs are vascular plants.
Pine trees produce seeds.
Pine trees produce seeds.
Pine trees have leaves.
Pine trees have leaves.
Lilacs have flowers.
Lilacs have flowers.
Moss is classified as a
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seedless plant.
seedless plant.
seed plant.
seed plant.
nonvascular plant.
nonvascular plant.
vascular plant.
nonvascular plant.
Major themes in literature often relate back to the idea of “good vs. evil.” For example, in novels you can often find a brave hero facing off against a wicked villain to teach the reader that being good and doing the right thing is what is best for society. These stories usually show the hero as being all good and the villain as being all bad, and the choice to do the right thing is always very clear. However, how does this apply to the real world?
The article, “A teen and a trolley reveal society’s dark side,” explores this debate. Examine the article and determine whether you believe that people can be completely good or whether you think there is a dark side to us all. Explain your reasoning.
Post a detailed response to the Trolley Discussion prompt. Then respond to two posts.
As an AI language model, I do not have personal beliefs or opinions. However, I can provide a sample response to the prompt:
While literature often portrays the struggle between good and evil as being black and white, the real world is much more complex. I believe that people can strive to be good and choose to do the right thing, but we are also capable of darkness. The article “A teen and a trolley reveal society’s dark side” casts a light on situations where even the most moral and ethical person might struggle. In the discussion of a classic ethical thought experiment like "the trolley problem", we can see that the decision-making process might not always be simple.
For me, the idea of "being good" means having empathy, doing the right thing, being honest and taking responsibility for one's actions, among other things. However, humans can be influenced by different factors that can lead to immoral behavior. For example, peer pressure, financial gain, or fear can cause people to abandon their moral compass. Hence, morals and ethics are something that people constantly need to work on and prioritize.
Overall, while we aspire to be good, we should not ignore the dark side of our nature and acknowledge the fact that we may be faced with ethical dilemmas where we have to make tough decisions that do not align with our morals. By understanding and being prepared for these situations, humans can become better individuals and collectively form a more just and equitable society.
Response 1:
I completely agree with your response, especially when you mentioned that morals and ethics are constantly changing and needs to be constantly worked on. People are complex and are influenced by different things, and sometimes what we think is good might not necessarily be the best option in the long run. However, acknowledging and preparing for the dark side is crucial in decision making processes, and this will ultimately lead to more ethical and moral behavior.
Response 2:
I also agree with your stance that people can be good, but are also capable of darkness. It is important to remember that good and bad are not isolated traits, but rather exist together in everyone. Furthermore, it is natural for different people to have different perceptions of what is considered good and evil. Therefore, it is important to recognize that morality and ethical behavior is not fixed, but constantly evolving and subject to societal changes.