An Educated Guess or Prediction About the Research Being Conducted

question 34

Multiple Choice

An educated guess or prediction about the research being conducted is referred to as a ______.

• A) hypothesis
• B) variable
• C) thesis
• D) theory

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Definitions:

Mitosis

A process of cell division in which the nucleus divides, resulting in two new nuclei, each of which has the same number of chromosomes as the original nucleus.

Cell Division

The process by which a parent cell divides into two or more daughter cells, critical for growth, reproduction, and repair in living organisms.

Phenotype

The observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism, as determined by both genetic makeup and environmental influences.

Genetic Material

The molecules (DNA and RNA) carrying genetic instructions used in the growth, development, functioning, and reproduction of all known living organisms and viruses.