Which One of the Following Statements About Hypotheses Is INCORRECT

question 87

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements about hypotheses is INCORRECT?

• A)Hypotheses make predictions about observations not yet made.
• B)A collection of related hypotheses that endures repeated testing is called a theory.
• C)Hypotheses can be tested by experiments or by making additional observations.
• D)Hypotheses that provide reasonable explanations do not need to be tested.
• E)All of the above statements about hypotheses are correct.

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Definitions:

Pepsinogen

An inactive precursor of pepsin, an enzyme produced in the stomach that plays a crucial role in the digestive process by breaking down proteins.

Pepsin

An enzyme that allows the body to digest proteins.

Chief Cells

Specialized cells located in the stomach that are responsible for secreting pepsinogen, an important enzyme precursor in the digestive process.

Salivary Glands

Salivary glands are exocrine glands located in the mouth that produce saliva, which begins the process of digestion and helps protect the mouth and teeth.