The word "schism" (Line 3, Paragraph 1) in the context probably means ______.

A．discus the cause of the decline of science's power
B．show the author's sympathy with scientists
C．explain the way in which science develops
D．exemplify the division of science and the humanities

A．convictions can be made on confessions and statements taken by police officers from accused persons and are valid legal evidence
B．convictions can't be made on confessions alone and there should be a third party when tak ing statements from accused persons
C．convictions can be made on confessions and a third party should be present when taking statements from accused persons
D．convictions can't be made on confessions alone and the statements taken by police officers from accused persons are valid legal evidence