The Scientific Method Is NOT Based on Which of the Following

question 492

Multiple Choice

The scientific method is NOT based on which of the following?

• A)careful collection of evidence
• B)accurate descriptions and measurements
• C)repeatable results
• D)theoretical projection and intuitive analysis

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Definitions:

Asexual Reproduction

A mode of reproduction that does not involve the fusion of gametes, leading to offspring genetically identical to the parent.

Genetically Identical Offspring

Offspring that share the same genetic material, typically as a result of asexual reproduction.

Genetic Recombination

The process by which pieces of DNA are broken and recombined to produce new combinations of alleles, contributing to genetic diversity.

Muller's Ratchet

A process by which the genomes of an asexual population accumulate deleterious mutations in an irreversible manner.