The Effects of Bias on Research

Dr. Jones is evaluating cancer patients for their responses to a new therapeutic drug. She knows which patients are receiving the placebo and which are receiving the drug

Question 2

Dr. Jackson's infomercial statement "I believe my personal cure for bowel disorders is more effective than any drug I've ever prescribed in 20 years of practicing medicine."

Question 3

Strong Acid

Question 4

Minimize the effects of human bias on the results.

Question 5

Homeostasis

Question 6

Primary source

Protons

Amino acids

Question 7

Primary source

H. Published material written by the actual researcher

Protons

B. Positively charged particles found in the nucleus of an atom

Amino acids

A. Building blocks of proteins

Carbohydrates

E. The major source of energy for animals

Nucleic acids

G. Composed of nucleotides forming RNA and DNA

Prokaryotic

K. Cells that do not contain a nucleus

Plasma membrane

P. The outer boundary of cells

Mitochondria

F. Organelle where the citric acid cycle and electron transport occur

Ribosomes

C. The site of protein synthesis

Diffusion

J. The net movement of molecules down a concentration gradient

Active transport

O. Movement of molecules across a membrane powered by ATP

Cellular respiration

D. The process of converting energy in food to usable energy for cells

Fermentation

I.Energy transformation resulting in alcohol, cheese, and yogurt

Diabetes

M. Carbohydrate metabolism disorder

HDL

L. Special fats containing more protein than cholesterol