Which of the Following Statements Is a Hypothesis

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is a hypothesis?

• A) If a student buys a meal plan, he or she will eat more vegetables.
• B) Ginny gained 5 lbs her freshman year.
• C) Blake failed the test.
• D) There are more calories in french fries than in colas.
• E) I like my biology class better than my other classes.

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Definitions:

Epithelial

Pertaining to or characterized by the epithelium, the protective tissue layer of the body and organs.

UV Light Exposure

Refers to the exposure of objects or living organisms to ultraviolet light, which can have various effects such as skin damage or sterilization.

Collagen

Collagen is a protein that is the main component of connective tissues in animals, providing strength, elasticity, and structure to skin, bones, and tendons.

Elastin

A highly flexible protein found in connective tissue, enabling various bodily tissues to revert to their original form after being stretched or contracted.