By the 17th century, some scientists were beginning to break with long-held traditions and sought to investigate _______.
A) natural phenomena
B) the supernatural forces that created life
C) the structure of the DNA molecule
D) how genetic mutations occur
E) fertility rates

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The sentence indicates that scientists in the 17th century were breaking with tradition to investigate something. The only option that fits this description is natural phenomena. The other options are either outside the scope of scientific investigation at the time or are not mentioned in the sentence.

By the 17th Century, Some Scientists Were Beginning to Break