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Which description indicates that a question is nonscientific?

A
The question has a narrow focus.
B
They question leads to a testable hypothesis.
C
The question addresses a gap in knowledge.
D
The question relies on moral or social values.
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Sometimes new information results in minor changes to a theory. But sometimes new information results in a theory being discarded as incorrect. An example of an incorrect theory that was disproved by the discovery of new information is

A
Ptolemy’s theory of the solar system.
B
the original cell theory.
C
the germ theory.
D
plate tectonic theory.
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For a research article, Carlos is studying the latest treatments for antibiotic-resistant diseases, which are caused by pathogens that are resistant to most antibiotics. So far, his primary source is a textbook that was updated five years ago. Carlos should

A
use the textbook as the primary source even though the information is dated.
B
examine peer-reviewed journals because there is likely new information available.
C
search the Internet for pharmaceutical websites that have information about treatment.
D
check magazines and newspapers to see if they have more recent articles to use as sources.
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Scientists recently identified the function of three proteins in plants. The proteins regulate the production of fatty acids, which are found in fats and oils. Which question will most likely be asked about the results, leading to more investigations?

A
How are proteins produced?
B
Are the plants nonrenewable resources?
C
How much energy do fatty acids produce when they are burned as fuel?
D
How can the proteins be used to increase the amount of oil produced by a plant?
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Which statement about biology is true?

A
Biology does not require math skills.
B
Biology does not include the study of organisms that have died.
C
Biology involves skills from other science fields.
D
Biology focuses only on the living components of Earth.

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