The Term Empirical Means

question 32

Multiple Choice

The term empirical means.

• A)theoretically possible
• B)observable
• C)independent
• D)intuitive

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Definitions:

Gibberellin

Plant hormone that induces stem elongation; also helps seeds break dormancy.

Amylase

An enzyme that breaks down starches into sugars.

Endosperm

The part of a seed that acts as a food store for the developing plant embryo, usually rich in starches, oils, and proteins.

Apical Dominance

A growth pattern in plants where the main, central stem grows more vigorously than the other side stems, which are suppressed.