2. A hypothesis is an educated guess based upon observation. It is an explanation of a single event based upon what is observed. A hypothesis has not been proved but can be supported by
experimentation.
a) Suppose that out of 10 trees planted in a yard, only five survived. What kind of hypothesis
you make about this observation or event? Remember that a hypothesis needs to have a certain
format.

The terrestrial planets are characterized by having a a.) silicate core b.) iron-rich silicate core c.) iron-rich metallic core d.) none of these

Indicate the coat color and the proportion of offspring with that color for each of the following crosses of rabbits. assume all are homozygous. agouti x albino a) 1/2 albino, 1/2 agouti b) all agouti c) 3/4 agouti, 1/4 albino

What sentence best supports the statement that hormones are involved in the regulation of homeostasis? a. the hormone erythropoeitin increases the production of red blood cells when oxygen levels are low. b. the hormone oxytocin promotes labor contractions of the uterus during childbirth. c. the hormone melatonin induces sleep and its production is slowed by exposure to light. d. the hormone cortisol suppresses the immune system and is produced when the body is under stress.