A Hypothesis Which States That There Is No Relationship Between

question 24

Multiple Choice

A hypothesis which states that there is no relationship between the phenomena being studied is called a _____.

• A) null hypothesis
• B) zero hypothesis
• C) nondirectional hypothesis
• D) latent hypothesis

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Definitions:

Cloned

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Tumor Suppressor Gene

A gene that protects a cell from one step on the path to cancer. When this gene is mutated to cause a loss or reduction in its function, the cell can progress to cancer.

Growth Factor Gene

A gene that codes for a growth factor, which is a naturally occurring substance capable of stimulating cellular growth, proliferation, and cellular differentiation.

Oncogenes

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