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BME 102 BIO AND MEDICAL ENGINERING: IMPACTS OF TECHNOLOGY ON BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE. Objective Question

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How did technology transform research in biology, according to the document?
Options
A It turned biology into a purely observational science.
B It made biology a quantitative, data-driven science.
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C It eliminated the need for microscopy in biological studies.
D It shifted focus solely to animal testing for drug discovery.
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Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The section '3. Transformation of Research in Biology.' directly states: 'Technology turned biology from a descriptive science into a quantitative, data-driven science.'

Hint

Think about the shift from simply describing observations to analyzing large datasets and measurements in biological research.

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