What is the purpose of peer review in science? a. to conduct secret research that would not otherwise be allowed b. to determine if data were reported accurately and honestly c. to encourage competition between scientists (earth and space) (i had to put it in biology)

Gregor mendel is best known for his work with pea plants and for uncover many of the mysteries of genetics. one of his major findings stated that there were specific, physical units of inheritance that are transmitted during reproduction. what is the the name given to these units of inheritance which can be found on chromosomes? a) centromeres b) cytoplasm c) genes d) nucleotides

Which of these is an example of land degradation? a. containers designed to store pollutants leak. b. fertilizers provide too many nutrients to crops. c. garbage is buried so the land can be reclaimed later. d. a drought kills all the plants in an area, leaving bare land

Bob, a nutritionist who works for the university medical center, has been asked to prepare special diets for two patients, susan and tom. bob has decided that susan's meals should contain at least 320 mg of calcium, 17 mg of iron, and 42 mg of vitamin c, whereas tom's meals should contain at least 280 mg of calcium, 13 mg of iron, and 34 mg of vitamin c. bob has also decided that the meals are to be prepared from three basic food