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Ch.1 - Chemical Tools: Experimentation & Measurement
Chapter 1, Problem 33b

The following statements pertain to the development of the theory of the structure of DNA. Match the statement with the appropriate step (observation, hypothesis, experiment designed to test hypothesis) in the scientific method. (b) In a sample of DNA, there are equal amounts of the bases A and T and equal amounts of the bases C and G.

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Step 1: Understand the scientific method. The scientific method involves making observations, forming a hypothesis, and designing experiments to test the hypothesis.
Step 2: Identify the statement given in the problem. The statement is: 'In a sample of DNA, there are equal amounts of the bases A and T and equal amounts of the bases C and G.'
Step 3: Determine which part of the scientific method the statement corresponds to.
Step 4: Recognize that the statement describes a pattern observed in DNA samples, which is an observation.
Step 5: Conclude that the statement 'In a sample of DNA, there are equal amounts of the bases A and T and equal amounts of the bases C and G.' is an observation in the scientific method.

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Key Concepts

Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.

Scientific Method

The scientific method is a systematic approach to inquiry that involves making observations, forming hypotheses, conducting experiments, and drawing conclusions. It is fundamental in scientific research as it provides a structured framework for investigating phenomena and validating theories.
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Base Pairing in DNA

Base pairing in DNA refers to the specific pairing of nitrogenous bases: adenine (A) pairs with thymine (T), and cytosine (C) pairs with guanine (G). This complementary pairing is crucial for the stability of the DNA double helix and is a key observation that supports the structure of DNA.
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Observation vs. Hypothesis

In the scientific method, an observation is a factual statement derived from data or evidence, while a hypothesis is a testable prediction based on observations. The statement about equal amounts of A and T, and C and G in DNA is an observation that can lead to the hypothesis regarding base pairing in the structure of DNA.
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