Standardized Tests Are an Effective Means of Testing Student Intelligence

question 90

True/False

Standardized tests are an effective means of testing student intelligence and ability.

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Definitions:

Bacteria

Microscopic, single-celled organisms found in diverse environments; essential for various biological processes but can also cause disease.

Defective Meiosis

Defective meiosis refers to errors in the process of meiosis, which can result in genetic anomalies such as chromosomal missegregations, leading to infertility or genetic disorders.

Viable Gametes

Reproductive cells (sperm and eggs) that are capable of fertilization and supporting normal development.

Hybrid Inviability

A postzygotic barrier where hybrid offspring fail to survive to reproductive maturity.