A Hypothesis Is

question 11

Multiple Choice

A hypothesis is

• A)an alternative to using models.
• B)a testable statement used to explain observations.
• C)an untestable explanation used to explain observations.
• D)a fact.
• E)the same as a theory.

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Definitions:

Hydrogen Bonds

A type of weak chemical bond formed when the slightly positive hydrogen atom of one molecule is attracted to the slightly negative atom of another molecule, often oxygen or nitrogen.

Guanine

One of the four main nucleobases found in the nucleic acids DNA and RNA, characterized by its ability to form three hydrogen bonds when paired with cytosine.

Cytosine

A nitrogenous base found in DNA and RNA molecules, pairing with guanine in the genetic code.

DNA Polymerase

An enzyme that catalyzes the synthesis of DNA molecules from nucleotide precursors.