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Scientific Collaboration and Progress Quiz

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Why are model organisms like fruit flies or mice valuable tools for studying biological processes?

Due to their ease of handling, short life cycles, and genetic similarities to humans (correct)

They are resistant to genetic mutations

Because they are the only organisms available for study

They have no ethical concerns related to their use in experiments

What is the primary purpose of sharing scientific findings through publications and seminars?

Ensuring exclusive rights to the discoveries

Increasing competition among scientists

Allowing for peer review and building upon existing research (correct)

Limiting access to knowledge

What drives scientists to ask questions, explore phenomena, and seek explanations for natural occurrences?

Scientists' inherent curiosity (correct)

Pressure from funding agencies

Competition with other scientists

Desire for personal recognition

What type of reasoning involves drawing general conclusions based on specific observations or patterns identified in collected data?

Inductive Reasoning Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of electronic databases in the scientific community?

Providing efficient access to a vast array of scientific publications, enabling researchers to identify relevant studies and stay updated with the latest findings in their field Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the word 'science' derived from?

A Latin verb meaning 'to know' Signup and view all the answers

What does inquiry in science involve?

Making observations and testing logical explanations Signup and view all the answers

How do biologists refine their questions when conducting research?

By relying heavily on scientific literature Signup and view all the answers

What makes identifying publications relevant to new research easier now than in the past?

Indexed and searchable electronic databases Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a hypothesis?

"Coat coloration well matched to their habitat is an adaptation that protects mice from predators." Signup and view all the answers