The Goal of Explanation Is to ___ as the Goal

question 51

Multiple Choice

The goal of explanation is to ___ as the goal of prediction is to ___.

• A) what; why
• B) what; when
• C) why; when
• D) why; where

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Definitions:

DNA Ligase

Enzyme that seals strand breaks or gaps in double-stranded DNA.

DNA Synthesis

The natural or artificial creation of deoxyribonucleic acid molecules, crucial for genetic replication and transmission.

Hydrogen Bonds

A fragile connection between two molecules caused by the electrostatic pull between a proton in one molecule and an atom with high electronegativity in the other.

DNA Polymerase

An enzyme that plays a critical role in DNA replication, helping to build new strands of DNA based on the template provided by the original strand.