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All scientific claims (hypothesis, theory, etc.) are supported or rejected by scientists solely on the basis of evidence. True False

Biology Today and Tomorrow without Physiology (MindTap Course List)

5th Edition

ISBN:9781305117396

Author:Cecie Starr, Christine Evers, Lisa Starr

Publisher:Cecie Starr, Christine Evers, Lisa Starr

Chapter1: Invitation To Biology

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 13SQ

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