A scientific ________ represents a body of observations or experimental data that stands the test of time

a. theory
b. hypothesis
c. control set
d. law


a

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What is a consequence of the fact that the chickenpox virus has a much lower mutation rate than the influenza virus?  

A.  Chickenpox virus can "hide out" as latent virus in nerve cell bodies, but influenza cannot. B.  Chickenpox creates skin lesions, while influenza leads to body aches. C.  Chickenpox virus can reemerge decades later with the symptoms of shingles, while influenza is transient. D.  A chickenpox infection generally gives immunity against a repeat infection, but people can catch the flu every year. Clarify Question What is the key concept addressed by the question? What type of thinking is required?   Gather Content   What do you already know about viral mutation rates? What other information is related to the question?   Choose Answer Given what you now know, what information is most likely to produce the correct answer? Reflect on Process Did your problem-solving process lead you to the correct answer? If not, where did the process break down or lead you astray? How can you revise your approach to produce a more desirable result?

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Describe the causes and effects of diabetes insipidus. What will be an ideal response?

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Life is thought to have evolved from complex molecules formed by the interaction of smaller molecules in oceans and the atmosphere. The substance which brought these molecules together to interact is

A. water. B. buffers. C. hydrogen. D. salts. E. acids.

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