A Testable Prediction That Is Often Implied by a Theory

question 221

Multiple Choice

A testable prediction that is often implied by a theory is called a(n)

• A) naturalistic observation.
• B) operational definition.
• C) dependent variable.
• D) hypothesis.

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Definitions:

Nucleosome

A structural unit of a eukaryotic chromosome, consisting of a length of DNA coiled around a core of histone proteins.

Scaffolding Proteins

Proteins that assist in the assembly of other proteins or protein complexes, often important for cellular structure and signaling pathways.

Centrioles

Cylindrical cell structures involved in the process of cell division and in the organization of microtubules in the cell.

Microtubule-Organizing Center

A cellular structure important for the nucleation, anchoring, and organization of microtubules.