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A new drug to combat acne has been developed from a compound that is found in a melon. Which scientists would contribute to the development of the drug?

A
chemists only
B
biologists and chemists
C
biologists, chemists, and physicists
D
biologists, chemists, and physicians
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Which scientists contributed to the determination of how CFCs in clouds in the upper atmosphere could destroy ozone molecules?

A
chemists only
B
meteorologists and chemists
C
astronomers and chemists
D
biologists, chemists, and physicians
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Curiosity is important in the progress of science because it

A
aids in the interpretation of data.
B
encourages new experimentation.
C
ensures the inclusion of different viewpoints.
D
allows a scientist to learn from others.
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Scientists use results from new experiments to

A
support their own personal political opinions.
B
increase precision of data that were collected previously.
C
modify existing explanations of how nature works.
D
aid in distinguishing science from pseudoscience.
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A biochemist performs an experiment to study the behavior of water molecules near proteins. He concludes that water molecules occur in groups of five in the presence of proteins. Skepticism is important in this scenario because it would help him to

A
learn from the investigations of his colleagues.
B
ask future questions related to the investigation.
C
communicate his results at a conference.
D
ensure that his conclusion is supported by evidence.

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