In order to test a hypothesis, a scientist would measure which of the following during an experiment?

a. the independent variable
b. the dependent variable
c. the standard variable
d. the constant


b. the dependent variable

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A. Delta G will increase B. Delta G will decrease C. Delta G will be unaffected

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The requirement of cold weather before a particular plant process occurs (e.g., germination) is known as ____.

A. the biological clock B. vernalization C. photoperiodism D. biennial life cycle E. perennial life cycle

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Which of the following is a "phagocyte"?

a. neutrophil b. eosinophil c. basophil d. lymphocyte

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Which statement would support a hypothesis that most (about the first 70 percent) of human evolution took place in Africa?

A) The earliest fossils found outside of Africa are 1,800,000 years old. B) No Neanderthal fossils are found in Africa. C) Homo sapiens fossils are found in Africa and Europe. D) The oldest fossils are found in Africa.

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