The decision-making process includes:

A. identifying a phenomenon
B. formulating a hypothesis
C. weighing each option against a set of criteria
D. testing a hypothesis through experimentation
E. evaluating a hypothesis


Answer: C

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Which of the following is characteristic of protein nutrition in vegetarians?

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Which of the following is a function of prolactin?

a. It reverses the effects of certain mutagens b. It reverses the effects of certain teratogens c. It acts on mammary glands to stimulate milk release d. It acts on mammary glands to promote milk production

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