What Characteristic Distinguishes Scientific Hypotheses from Casual,everyday Hypotheses

question 33

Multiple Choice

What characteristic distinguishes scientific hypotheses from casual,everyday hypotheses?

• A)certainty
• B)testability
• C)intuitive appeal
• D)circularity

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Definitions:

Hawaiian Swordtail Crickets

A species or group of crickets native to Hawaii, known for unique traits such as their distinctive tail-like appendages.

Reproductive Barrier

Biological features or mechanisms that prevent species from breeding with each other, maintaining species distinctiveness.

Gametic Incompatibility

Occurs when sperm or pollen from one species fails to penetrate and fertilize the egg or ovule of another species.

Reproductive Isolation

A collection of mechanisms, behaviors, and physiological processes that prevent the members of two different species from producing offspring, or ensure any offspring are sterile.