A Hypothesis Is BEST Defined as A

question 211

Multiple Choice

A hypothesis is BEST defined as a:

• A)statement that can be used to test a prediction.
• B)broad, general explanation of the phenomenon of interest.
• C)specification of the precise manner in which a variable will be measured.
• D)behavior, event, or other characteristic that can assume different values.

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Definitions:

mRNA Stability

The propensity of messenger RNA molecules to remain intact and usable for protein synthesis within a cell.

DNA

DNA, the molecule responsible for carrying genetic information critical for the growth, development, functioning, and reproduction of all recognized living organisms and numerous viruses.

Codon

A sequence of three nucleotides in mRNA that specifies a particular amino acid or a start/stop signal in protein synthesis.

Nucleotides

The basic building blocks of DNA and RNA, composed of a sugar, a phosphate, and a nitrogenous base.