Which of the following accurately describes the term hypothesis?
A. An educated guess by a scientist to explain a phenomenon
B. An explanation for a phenomenon that has numerous lines of evidence to support it
C. A study of how disease rates vary among different population groups
D. A test made to examine the validity of an educated guess
Answer: A
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a. increases absorption. b. decreases absorption. c. has no effect on absorption.
If a fatty acid contains one double bond, it is called:
a. trans. b. saturated. c. polyunsaturated. d. monounsaturated.
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A. Poppyseed extract B. Aspirin C. Dried mango D. Melatonin
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a. Maintaining constant eye contact b. Leaning back while talking c. Interrupting only when necessary d. Leaning forward while talking e. Standing with arms folded