Which is the best hypothesis to use for this investigation?

Why should the scientific method be used to answer a question? a. it provides a way to test an idea without any bias. b. it provides a way to test a hypothesis. c. it provides a way to ensure all hypotheses are proven correct. d. it provides a way to quickly turn a hypothesis into a scientific theory.

Americium-241 undergoes fission to produce three neutrons per fission event. if a neutron-absorbing material is mixed in with this sample so that the rate of neutron production drops down to 1.8 neutrons per fission event, which will be effective at achieving a critical mass? check all that apply. remove a deflective shield surrounding the sample. remove absorbent material mixed in with the sample. compress the sample of americium-241.

What does the xylem do? stores the glucose captures the sunlight absorbs oxygen into the leaf carries water from the roots to the leaves