The Scientific Method Is Both a Way of Acquiring Knowledge

question 136

Multiple Choice

The scientific method is both a way of acquiring knowledge and a way of thinking that involves all of the following,EXCEPT:

• A)carefully defining its parameters.
• B)seeking out relevant evidence.
• C)subjecting proposed solutions to rigorous testing.
• D)eliminating options that do not have a good "feel."

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Definitions:

Chromatin Structure

The complex of DNA and proteins, mainly histones, that forms chromosomes within the nucleus of eukaryotic cells, facilitating DNA packaging and gene expression regulation.

Initiator tRNA

The transfer RNA that recognizes the start codon on mRNA and initiates protein synthesis by bringing the first amino acid to the ribosome.

Amino Acid

Organic compounds that combine to form proteins, serving as the building blocks of life.

Leucine

an essential amino acid used in the biosynthesis of proteins, important for muscle repair and growth.