Which of These Is Not a Requirement of a Scientifically

question 67

Multiple Choice

Which of these is not a requirement of a scientifically acceptable theory?

• A) It should predict behavior far beyond the observations from which it was formulated.
• B) It should be proven by additional experimentation.
• C) It should provide a sound reasoning for a particular observation.
• D) It should be easy to revise to accommodate new observations.
• E) It should provide models of behavior consistent with other widely accepted theories.

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Definitions:

Cellular Membrane

The cellular membrane, or plasma membrane, is the biological membrane that separates the interior of all cells from the outside environment, controlling the movement of substances in and out of cells.

Exocytosis

The active transport of materials out of the cell by fusion of cytoplasmic vesicles with the plasma membrane. Compare with endocytosis.

Plasma Membrane

The semipermeable membrane surrounding the cytoplasm of a cell, responsible for controlling the passage of substances in and out of the cell.

Vesicle

(vesicle) Any small sac, especially a small, spherical, membrane-enclosed compartment, within the cytoplasm.