Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)
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Author: Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan
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Chapter 1, Problem 9TYK
Which of the following questions best exemplifies basic research?
a. How did life begin?
b. How does alcohol intake affect aging?
c. How fast does H1N1 flu spread among humans?
d. How can we reduce hereditary problems in purebred dogs?
e. How does the consumption of soft drinks promote obesity?
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