Question

How does the scientific method help researchers understand the relationship between genes and observable characteristics in organisms? (1 point)
Responses

By using only mathematical models without experimentation
By using only mathematical models without experimentation

By relying solely on theoretical predictions
By relying solely on theoretical predictions

By asking testable questions and designing controlled experiments to observe genetic patterns
By asking testable questions and designing controlled experiments to observe genetic patterns

By assuming genetic relationships without evidence

Answer 1

By asking testable questions and designing controlled experiments to observe genetic patterns — this lets researchers form hypotheses about gene–trait links and test them with controlled observations and experiments.