When a hypothesis stands after years of tests and is consistent with all of the data gathered, it is referred to as a(n) ________

a. educated guess
b. law of nature
c. scientific theory
d. sampling error
e. prediction


c

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A. the first committed step in the branch of the pathway leading to the production of that particular product. B. the last step before the branch leading to the production of that particular end product. C. the last step in the production of that particular product. D. the first step in the set of pathways.

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Transmembrane proteins involved in detecting external stimuli and relaying that information to the cell are most likely ________ proteins.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Compare sharks and bony fishes in regard to how they ingest their food. In your answer, discuss how both the position of the mouth and the presence of a gill cover confers a feeding advantage to bony fish

What will be an ideal response?

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An uncharged atom of nitrogen has ________ protons and _________ electrons.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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