A Scientific Explanation That Remains Tentative Until It Has Been

question 86

Multiple Choice

A scientific explanation that remains tentative until it has been adequately tested is called a(n)

• A)theory.
• B)law.
• C)hypothesis.
• D)experiment.

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Definitions:

Triglyceride

A type of fat (lipid) found in your blood, formed from a single molecule of glycerol and three fatty acids.

Glycerol Molecule

A simple sugar alcohol compound with three hydroxyl (OH) groups, used as a sweetener and in pharmaceutical and cosmetic products.

Fatty Acid Molecules

Long-chain hydrocarbons with a carboxylic acid group at one end, important in dietary fats and cell membrane structure.

Carbon-Carbon Double Bonds

A type of covalent bond between two carbon atoms where two pairs of electrons are shared, creating areas of high electron density and reactivity.