A suggested explanation of how an event occurs, which can be tested, is referred to as which of the following?

a. theory
b. guess
c. hypothesis
d. scientific law


c. hypothesis

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oncogene

What will be an ideal response?

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The first cloned cat, called Carbon Copy, was a calico, but she looked significantly different from her female parent because _____

A) the cloning was done poorly and it was likely that some contaminating cat DNA became part of Carbon Copy's genome B) fur color genes in cats is determined by differential acetylation patterns C) cloned animals have been found to have a higher frequency of transposon activation D) X inactivation in the embryo is random and produces different patterns

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Which force is responsible for moving water up to the tops of the trees?

A. transpiration B. root pressure C. atmospheric pressure D. water stress E. guttation

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