A hypothesis refers to a(n)

A) phenomenon that is observed but is not yet understood.
B) testable explanation for an observed phenomenon.
C) untestable explanation for an observed phenomenon.
D) falsified explanation for an observed phenomenon.


B

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If the size of a cell doubles what will be the

surface area to volume ratio?

a. 8 to 4 b. 4 to 8 c. 16 to 4 d. 16 to 8 e. 64 to 16

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Which two observations led Darwin to conclude that there is competition for survival?

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