If Research Findings Are NOT Consistent with the Predicted Relationships

question 14

Multiple Choice

If research findings are NOT consistent with the predicted relationships, then the theory tested is:

• A) useless.
• B) disproved.
• C) parsimonious.
• D) verified.

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Definitions:

DNA

Deoxyribonucleic acid, a molecule that carries the genetic instructions used in the growth, development, functioning, and reproduction of all known living organisms.

RNA

Ribonucleic acid. Nucleic acid with roles in gene expression. Most are single-stranded chains of ribonucleotides (adenine, guanine, cytosine, and uracil). See messenger RNA, transfer RNA, ribosomal RNA.

Protein

Organic molecule that consists of one or more polypeptides.

Initiator tRNA

A special type of transfer RNA that begins the process of translating a mRNA molecule to a protein by carrying the first amino acid of the protein.