[Campbell Biology P.302] What advice does Francisco Mojica give to students considering a ca... | Practice Question

What advice does Francisco Mojica give to students considering a career in biology, reflecting the dynamic nature of the field?

  • A: Focus only on one specific area to become a true expert.
  • B: Believe strongly in your initial hypotheses and defend them.
  • C: Be open and ready for the truth to change, as knowledge in biology evolves quickly.
  • D: Choose a field of study that has many available genome sequences.

Explanation

His direct quote is, 'The most important thing is to be open. Be ready to hear something that destroys what you believe—because biology is a fast-moving field, a field that evolves a lot. Knowledge will change.' This perfectly encapsulates the dynamic nature of science.