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Explain the Purpose of the Independent Variable, Dependent Variable, and Control

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Explain the purpose of the independent variable, dependent variable, and control variable. Develop an example of a research project and identify each variable.


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Microarray

A laboratory tool used to detect the expression of thousands of genes at the same time, allowing researchers to understand complex genetic processes.

Gene Expression

The process by which information from a gene is used to synthesize a functional gene product, often a protein, influencing the cell's structure and function.

PCR

Polymerase Chain Reaction, a biotechnological method used to amplify specific segments of DNA, facilitating their analysis and manipulation.

Amplified DNA

Refers to DNA that has been increased in quantity through various laboratory techniques, often for study or diagnostic purposes.

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