Chapter 2 Exercises

. Which sentence below does not use precise word choice?

The current remained increased for 6 hours.

Nests were observed frequently for signs of predation.

The carbonate layer was prepared using sodium carbonate carbonate.

The carbonate layer was prepared in the presence of sodium carbonate.

. Replace the underlined phrase with a more simple word:
Fractions of 0.8 ml were collected, reduced to dryness, and dissolved in 3.75% methanol (v/v) prior to being sequenced.

. Replace the underlined phrase with a more simple word:
Our results reflect deviations from thermal equilibrium during desorption.

. Which two phrases below include misused words?

Changeability of X occurs when Y is added.

X can change when Y is added.

Metabolization of phosphates was different than expected.

Phosphates were metabolized differently than expected.

. Correct the underlined word below.
Older patients were prioritized.

. Growth stopped _______ (since/because) the temperature fell below freezing.

. The reaction rate decreased ______ (since/because) the temperature dropped.

. Select the correct sentence.

Dogs which have been domesticated for millennia are our best friends.

Dogs, that are treated with the antidote, recovered.

Dogs which have been domesticated for millennia, are our best friends.

Dogs, which have been domesticated for millennia, are our best friends.

. Improve the underlined phrase below.
Man is not the only host for this parasite.

. Identify the problematic word in the following sentence:
A nurse should double check her IV settings.

nurse

should

her

settings

. Match the following phrases with their ideal shortened versions.

A considerable number of

.

Majority of

.

An adequate amount of

.

Considerable amount of

. Which of the following sentences contain specific terms? Select all that apply.

All OVE mutants showed threefold iP concentrations.

All OVE mutants showed enhanced iP concentrations.

All OVE mutants showed big iP concentrations.

All OVE mutants showed 30% increased iP concentrations.

. Which of the following is the best version of the sentence?

To provide proof of concept for our hypothesis, we studied viruses in their host cells.

To provide proof of concept for our hypothesis, we studied the human rotavirus VP7 serotype 1 in CV-1 cells

To provide proof of concept for our hypothesis, we studied the human rotavirus Vp7 serotype 1 in its host cells.

To provide proof of concept for our hypothesis, we studied a virus in its host cells.

. Improve the word choice in the following examples by replacing the underlined term with a simpler word.
Our results are in accordance with Seuter et al. (1988) who measured iP in the culture medium of Physcomitrella transformed with the agrobacterial isopentenyltransferase gene.

. Fish ______ (that/which) live in caves show many adaptations to living in darkness.

. Identify the problematic word:
A typical scientist spends many long hours, even on the weekend, in his laboratory.

. Identify the problematic word:
We observed a change in cluster size after several minutes.

. Identify the problematic word:
Absorbance was measured at varying time points.

. Identify the problematic word:
The hiring of new faculty is traditionally overseen by the chairman of a department.

. Identify the problematic word:
Sulfanomides were among the first manmade agents used successfully to treat diseases.

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