Consider the Following Observation: Male Song Sparrows Sing More at Dawn

question 6

Multiple Choice

Consider the following observation: Male song sparrows sing more at dawn than during any other time the day.
With regard to this observation, the statement "Males sing to provide accurate information to mates about their physical condition" is an example of

• A) a causal question.
• B) a prediction.
• C) test evidence.
• D) a hypothesis.

---

Definitions:

Hydrolytic Destruction

A chemical process in which water is used to break down compounds, often leading to the breakdown or degradation of materials.

Cell Necrosis

A form of cell injury leading to the premature death of cells in living tissue by autolysis.

Glycoprotein

A protein with covalently attached carbohydrates

Golgi Stacks

A structure within the cell composed of a series of flattened membrane sacs involved in the modification, sorting, and packaging of proteins.