Why Must You Be Careful About Using Scientific Information That

question 20

Multiple Choice

Why must you be careful about using scientific information that you find on the Internet?

• A)It is often wrong.
• B)It may be plagiarized.
• C)It has often not been peer reviewed.
• D)It is usually already published elsewhere.

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Definitions:

CAM Strategies

CAM strategies refer to Crassulacean Acid Metabolism, a photosynthetic adaptation used by some plants to minimize water loss by fixing CO2 at night.

Photosynthesis

The process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize nutrients from carbon dioxide and water, generating oxygen as a byproduct.

Evolution

The process through which species of organisms undergo changes over time through genetic variation and natural selection.

Cellular Respiration

A set of metabolic processes that take place within cells to convert biochemical energy from nutrients into ATP, and then release waste products.