Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life
15th Edition
ISBN: 9780357093795
Author: STARR
Publisher: CENGAGE LEARNING (CUSTOM)
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Chapter 1, Problem 15SA
Match the terms with the most suitable description.
| ____ | data | a. if–then statement |
| ____ | probability | b. unique type of organism |
| ____ | species | c. experimental results |
| ____ | hypothesis | d. testable explanation |
| ____ | prediction | e. measure of chance |
| ____ | producer | f. makes its own food |
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