Biology - Study Guide
8th Edition
ISBN: 9780321501561
Author: Martha R. Taylor
Publisher: PEARSON EDUCATION (COLLEGE)
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Chapter 1, Problem 1TYK
The overarching theme of biology is
- a. scientific inquiry using inductive and deductive reasoning.
- b. the biological hierarchy.
- c. evolution.
- d. systems biology.
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What is biology?
A) The study of life.
B) The study of the environment.
C) The study of DNA.
D) The study of genetics.
E) The study of the earth.
which of the following best describes the logic of scientific inquiry?
a. If I generate a testable hypothesis, tests and observations will support it.
b. If my prediction is correct, it will lead to a testable hypothesis
c. If my observations are accurate, they will support my hypothesis.
d. if my prediction is correct, my hypothesis is supported.
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Biology - Study Guide
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