Question

These natural laws are incontrovertible; Those who resist them will be wiped out. Biology not only tells us about animals and plants, but also shows us the laws we must follow in our lives, and steels our wills to live and fight according to these laws. The meaning of all life is struggle.

The excerpt above is an example of a false dilemma. Which of the following choices explains the logical fallacy in this excerpt, as well as the reason it fails to prove its point?

A.
The excerpt is an example of a testimonial not a false dilemma. It fails to persuade the audience to buy more animals and plants to ensure survival.
B.
The excerpt is an example of a false dilemma because it tries to say that humans survive because they behave differently than animals and plants. The argument does prove this point.
C.
The excerpt is an example of a false dilemma because it states that humans function exactly like animals and plants. By drawing this comparison, it fails to acknowledge the many factors that affect and alter the life course of animals, plants, and humans.
D.
The excerpt contains no logical fallacies but uses true statements to persuade the audience of life’s common struggle.