A Hypothesis Is Best Defined as A(n)

question 248

Multiple Choice

A hypothesis is best defined as a(n) :

• A) prediction stated in a way that allows it to be tested.
• B) specification of a variable in terms of the procedures that will be used to measure it.
• C) broad,general explanation of the phenomenon of interest.
• D) behavior,event,or other characteristic that can assume different values.

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Definitions:

Oxaloacetate

A four-carbon molecule that participates in the citric acid cycle and gluconeogenesis within cells.

Citric Acid Cycle

A series of chemical reactions used by all aerobic organisms to generate energy through the oxidation of acetate derived from carbohydrates, fats, and proteins into carbon dioxide.

Mitochondria

Cellular organelles often referred to as the powerhouses of the cell, where respiration and energy production occur.

Lactate

A byproduct of anaerobic metabolism in tissues, often associated with strenuous exercise or metabolic dysregulation.