An Operational Definition Is

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Multiple Choice

An operational definition is:

• A)a description of a property in measurable terms.
• B)the way sciences tend to operate when forming hypotheses.
• C)the consensus scientists reach when defining their terms.
• D)a set of rules and techniques for making observations.

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Definitions:

RNA Molecules

Molecules composed of ribonucleic acid (RNA) that play various roles in coding, decoding, regulation, and expression of genes.

Enzymes

Biological catalysts that speed up chemical reactions in living organisms without being consumed in the process.

Abiotic Evolution

The process of environmental and geological changes over time, not influenced by biological factors.

Chemical Evolution

The process by which simple chemical compounds spontaneously formed more complex molecules over time, ultimately leading to the emergence of life from non-living matter.