Several scientists from different countries are asked to examine the results of an experiment before a journal will print it. Which term best describes this step of the investigative process?

What will most likely happen in the absence of a cell membrane? a) photosynthesis will not take place. b) the cell will not store food, water, nutrients, and waste. c) energy will not be released during cellular respiration. d) substances will pass in and out of the cell in an uncontrolled manner.