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2) How does a scientific theory differ from a scientific hypothesis?
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A) There is no difference—the terms are interchangeable.
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B) A theory is an explanation for a very general phenomenon or observation; hypotheses trea
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3) Algae in the genus Caulerpa typically grow to a length of over half a meter and have structu
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res similar to stems, leaves, and roots. Reproduction occurs when adults produce sperm and eg
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gs that fuse to form offspring. Each adult Caulerpa, however, consists of just a single cell.Whic
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A) Caulerpa violate the pattern component of the cell theory—that all organisms consist of cells.
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that all cells come frompreexisting cells.
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C) Caulerpa violate both the pattern and process components of the cell theory.
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D) The existence of Caulerpa is consistent with the cell theory
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4) Which statement about spontaneous generation is FALSE?
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A) Pasteur demonstrated that it does not occur under normal laboratory conditions.
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C) It occurs every time a new species evolves from a preexisting species.
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D) It addresses the formation of living cells from previously nonliving material.
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, 5) Recall Pasteur's experiment on spontaneous generation. Originally, he used sealed and unseal
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necked and unsealed flasks. Critics claimed that the experiment was inconclusive. Which of the
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C) Fresh air is required for spontaneous generation.
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6) Which of the following is the best example of a heritable variation?
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LOs: Chp1-1. Name five fundamental characteristics shared by all living organisms.
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7) How does artificial selection differ from natural selection?
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A) Artificial selection occurs only in computer simulations, not with actual organisms.
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