Which of the following statements is not correctly matched with the given scientific method term?

A. Bethany watched butterflies feeding in a large field of wild flowers. She noticed that more butterflies approached the yellow and purple flowers than the red flowers. (Observation)
B. All organisms are comprised of cells. (Data collection)
C. Leslie set up mist nets to catch bats flying over a small stream. Each bat that was caught was weighed and sexed. (Experimental design)
D. A researcher reported that red-foot tortoises preferred red-colored fruits and vegetables to those that were green or white. (Conclusion)
E. Biologists suggested that 2-3 cups of coffee per day can decrease death rates among women. (Hypothesis)


Ans: D. A researcher reported that red-foot tortoises preferred red-colored fruits and vegetables to those that were green or white. (Conclusion)

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Even though estuaries support large numbers of organisms, there are relatively few numbers of species that live in estuaries. Why is this the case?

What will be an ideal response?

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The TFIID complex is formed by

A. TATA-binding protein TBP and TAFs. B. TATA-binding protein and activators. C. TATA-binding protein TBP, TAFs and RNA pol II. D. TAFs and the core promoter.

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

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