An explanation for a biological process that is substantiated by a large body of evidence is called a ______.

A. hypothesis
B. theory
C. systems biology
D. reductionism
E. prediction


B. theory

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The chemistry of living systems representing all chemical reactions is called

A. catabolism. B. anabolism. C. metabolism. D. enzymology. E. thermodynamics.

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Most scientific names are derived from

(a) English. (b) Latin. (c) Italian. (d) French.

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The statistical value obtained from a chi-square analysis refers to the probability that the deviations between the observed numbers and the expected numbers are caused by what?

What will be an ideal response?

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What compound directly provides energy for cellular work?

A) sugar B) ATP C) DNA D) fat

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