24. Fill the gap Science is a complex socio -cultural phenomenon which acts as: (1 ) a system of reliable knowledge about different scheres of reality; (2) an activity of producing such knowledge (3) a __

The correct answer is (3) a social institution.<br /><br />Science is a complex socio-cultural phenomenon that acts as a system of reliable knowledge about different spheres of reality, an activity of producing such knowledge, and a social institution. As a social institution, science is a structured and organized way of understanding and exploring the natural world. It involves the development of theories, hypotheses, and methodologies to investigate and explain phenomena. Science is also a social institution because it is shaped by and contributes to the social, cultural, and political contexts in which it exists. It is influenced by societal values, norms, and power dynamics, and it can also influence and shape societal beliefs and practices.