Answer the following question given this paragraph: The formation of scientific theories is generally guided by the law of parsimony. The word parsimony means "thriftiness. " The law of parsimony states that, when choosing between competing theories, you should select the theory that makes the fewest assumptions. In other words, the simpler theory is more likely to be correct. For example, you probably know that Earth and the other planets of our solar system orbit around the sun. But several centuries ago, it was believed that Earth is at the center of the solar system and the other planets orbit around Earth. While it is possible to explain the movement of planets according to this theory, the explanation is unnecessarily complex. Q: What the scientific concept stating that when looking at two competing theories, the one with fewer assumptions should be chosen? A:

OPTIONS:
- law of thermodynamics
- law of simplicity
- law of averages
- law of parsimony

Answer: law of parsimony

Problem: OPTIONS:
- staurikosaurus
- fluctuations
- Sediments
- chemoautotrophs
Q: Answer the following question given this paragraph: Chemoautotrophs are cells that break down inorganic molecules to supply energy for the cell, and use carbon dioxide as a carbon source. Chemoautotrophs include prokaryotes that break down hydrogen sulfide (H 2 S the "rotten egg" smelling gas), and ammonia (NH 4 ). Nitrosomonas , a species of soil bacterium, oxidizes NH 4 + to nitrite (NO 2 - ). This reaction releases energy that the bacteria use. Many chemoautotrophs also live in extreme environments such as deep sea vents. Q: What are the cells that break down inorganic molecules to supply energy for the cell, and use carbon dioxide as a carbon source? A:
Answer: chemoautotrophs

Problem:OPTIONS:
- electromagnetic respiration
- cellular transportation
- cellular digestion
- cellular respiration

Answer the following question given this paragraph: The use of the word respiration in relation to gas exchange is different from its use in the term cellular respiration . Recall that cellular respiration is the metabolic process by which cells obtain energy by "burning" glucose. Cellular respiration uses oxygen and releases carbon dioxide. Respiration by the respiratory system supplies the oxygen and takes away the carbon dioxide. Q: What is the metabolic process by which cells obtain energy by "burning" glucose? A:
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A: cellular respiration

Answer the following question given this paragraph: Plates move for two reasons. Upwelling mantle at the mid-ocean ridge pushes plates outward. Cold lithosphere sinking into the mantle at a subduction zone pulls the rest of the plate down with it. Q: Upwelling mantle at the mid-ocean ridge pushes plates in which direction? A:
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- eastward
- inward
- westward
- outward
outward

Answer the following question given this paragraph: Chemical reactions constantly occur inside living things, and many of them require catalysts to occur quickly enough to support life. Catalysts in living things are called enzymes. Q: What do you call catalysts that are found inside of living things? A:
OPTIONS:
- proteins
- fibres
- hormones
- enzymes

Answer: enzymes

input with options: Answer the following question given this paragraph: Q: In which process do signaling molecules from embryonic cells cause transcriptional changes in nearby target cells? A:
OPTIONS:
- replication
- maturation
- orientation
- induction
output:
induction