Which of the Following Was Mentioned in the Text as a Characteristic

question 167

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was mentioned in the text as a characteristic of a good theory?

• A)Good theories are simple theories.
• B)Good theories are long and explicative theories.
• C)Good theories confirm pre-existing hypotheses.
• D)Good theories focus on independent variables.

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Definitions:

Deuterostomes

A major group of animals defined by their embryonic development, in which the first opening (the blastopore) becomes the anus.

Photoreceptors

Cells or organs in organisms that respond to light, allowing for the perception of visual images or light-dependent physiological responses.

Crotamine

A toxic peptide found in the venom of certain South American rattlesnakes, known for its antimicrobial and pain-inducing properties.

Defensin Genes

Genes that encode for defensins, which are small cysteine-rich cationic proteins involved in the innate immune system by providing a first line of defense against pathogens.