Which of the Following Statements Is Not Correctly Matched with the Scientific

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is not correctly matched with the scientific method term?

• A) Biologists suggested that 2-3 cups of coffee can decrease death rates among women - Hypothesis
• B) Leslie set up mist nets to catch bats flying over a small stream. Each bat that was caught was weighed and sexed - Experimental design
• C) Bethany watched butterflies feeding in a large field of wild flowers. She noticed that more butterflies approached the yellow and purple flowers than the red flowers - Observation
• D) A researcher reported that red-foot tortoises preferred red colored fruits and vegetables to those that were green or white colored - Conclusion
• E) All organisms are comprised of cells - Data

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Definitions:

Systemic Capillaries

Microscopic blood vessels where exchange of gases, nutrients, and waste products occurs between the blood and tissues throughout the body.

Ventilations

The movement of air between the environment and the lungs via inhalation and exhalation, used in respiratory processes.

Respiratory Center

Group of nerve cells in the medulla oblongata that sends out nerve impulses on a rhythmic basis, resulting in involuntary inspiration on an ongoing basis.

Intercostal Nerves

Nerves located between the ribs that play a role in the respiratory process by controlling the muscles of the chest wall.