In the case of Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, Inc., the US Supreme Court advocated that a "gatekeeper" determine the admissibility and reliability of scientific evidence. Who is this gatekeeper?

a. Expert witness
b. Prosecutor
c. Jury
d. Trial judge


Answer: d

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