Which of the following best defines basic research?
A)the search for knowledge without regard to how that knowledge will be used
B)research that is not complex since it addresses elementary questions
C)research that seeks to apply scientific discoveries to the development of specific products
D)the search for knowledge to solve a particular problem
E)the search for a cure for skin cancer

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Basic research is focused on the pursuit of knowledge for its own sake, without necessarily having specific practical applications or immediate relevance to real-world problems. It is often exploratory and involves asking fundamental questions about how the world works.

Which of the Following Best Defines Basic Research