Nutrition 1020 Exam 6 (Life Science)
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2026 Version.
A scientific hypothesis is:
A) testable and provides an explanation of the natural world
B) descriptive and provides proof of a supreme being
C) definitive and provides empirical generalization
D) All of the above
E) None of the above - Answer A) testable and provides an explanation of the natural world
Critical thinking is needed to evaluate scientific findings pertaining to:
A) interpretation and explanation findings
B) the research protocol and method used.
C) the reliability of the data produced.
D) All of the above
E) None of the above - Answer D) All of the above
Which of the following is true about a scientific experiment:
A) a control group is optional
B) an experimental group is optional
C) a control group is necessary for valid results.
D) All of the above
E) None of the above - Answer C) a control group is necessary for valid results.
Scientific inquiry is:
A) not an evidenced-based process.
B) based on knowledge and intuition.
C) used to explain random events
D) encompassed by life and death.
E) tied to data collected, analysis and reporting. - Answer E) tied to data collected, analysis and
, B) the respiration of cells.
C) the movement of carbon from the atmosphere into living organisms.
D) the decomposition of matter.
E) All of the above - Answer C) the movement of carbon from the atmosphere into living
organisms.
True or False: All living things are motile (move). - Answer False
Proteins are:
A) needed for tissue repair and maintenance
B) found in plants, animals, and microorganisms
C) composed of amino acids
D) All of the above
E) None of the above - Answer D) All of the above
According to scientists, the world:
A) is chaotic and disorganized.
B) is unpredictable due to accidents.
C) operates with interrelated, organized processes.
D) is unrelated with respect to objects and actions.
E) changes leading to progress and perfection - Answer C) operates with interrelated,
organized processes.
According to scientists, the understanding of natural phenomena:
A) is without relationship to environmental interventions or actions.
B) is interrelated, operates systematically, and is best supported through converging lines of
evidence across disciplines.
C) is devoid of organization or patterns to them.
D) requires divine revelation.
E) must be singled out by separate investigators. - Answer B) is interrelated, operates
systematically, and is best supported through converging lines of evidence across disciplines.
Questions and Updated Answers 2025-
2026 Version.
A scientific hypothesis is:
A) testable and provides an explanation of the natural world
B) descriptive and provides proof of a supreme being
C) definitive and provides empirical generalization
D) All of the above
E) None of the above - Answer A) testable and provides an explanation of the natural world
Critical thinking is needed to evaluate scientific findings pertaining to:
A) interpretation and explanation findings
B) the research protocol and method used.
C) the reliability of the data produced.
D) All of the above
E) None of the above - Answer D) All of the above
Which of the following is true about a scientific experiment:
A) a control group is optional
B) an experimental group is optional
C) a control group is necessary for valid results.
D) All of the above
E) None of the above - Answer C) a control group is necessary for valid results.
Scientific inquiry is:
A) not an evidenced-based process.
B) based on knowledge and intuition.
C) used to explain random events
D) encompassed by life and death.
E) tied to data collected, analysis and reporting. - Answer E) tied to data collected, analysis and
, B) the respiration of cells.
C) the movement of carbon from the atmosphere into living organisms.
D) the decomposition of matter.
E) All of the above - Answer C) the movement of carbon from the atmosphere into living
organisms.
True or False: All living things are motile (move). - Answer False
Proteins are:
A) needed for tissue repair and maintenance
B) found in plants, animals, and microorganisms
C) composed of amino acids
D) All of the above
E) None of the above - Answer D) All of the above
According to scientists, the world:
A) is chaotic and disorganized.
B) is unpredictable due to accidents.
C) operates with interrelated, organized processes.
D) is unrelated with respect to objects and actions.
E) changes leading to progress and perfection - Answer C) operates with interrelated,
organized processes.
According to scientists, the understanding of natural phenomena:
A) is without relationship to environmental interventions or actions.
B) is interrelated, operates systematically, and is best supported through converging lines of
evidence across disciplines.
C) is devoid of organization or patterns to them.
D) requires divine revelation.
E) must be singled out by separate investigators. - Answer B) is interrelated, operates
systematically, and is best supported through converging lines of evidence across disciplines.
