Dr. Sylvia Newman, the world famous biochemist, says that the widespread use of pesticides poses a serious threat to public health. Therefore, we should take this warning seriously and investigate further the extent of the threat.
A) Appeal to force.
B) Appeal to the people.
C) Appeal to unqualified authority.
D) Begging the question.
E) No fallacy.

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The argument does not contain a logical fallacy. It relies on the expertise of a biochemist to suggest further investigation into the effects of pesticides, which is a reasonable approach.

Dr Sylvia Newman, the World Famous Biochemist, Says That the Widespread