The principle of ________ favors the hypothesis that requires the fewest assumptions.

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


parsimony

Biology & Microbiology

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What will be an ideal response?

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When one plant is shaded by another, why is the ratio of far-red to red light increased compared to an unshaded plant?  

A.  Phytochrome in the taller plant absorbs most of the red light. B.  Auxin absorbs mostly far-red light. C.  As light passes through the leaves of the taller plant, most of the red light is absorbed by chlorophyll. D.  Far-red light mostly reflects off the surface of the soil while red light is mostly absorbed. E.  Shade is enriched in far-red wavelengths of light.

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The central column of conductive tissue in the root system is known as a(n) ________

a. vascular cylinder b. endodermis c. epidermis d. root cortex e. pericycle

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A species that has a disproportionate impact on a community, relative to its abundance, is called a(n) ________ species

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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