There Are ____ Molecules of DNA in a Developing Human

question 13

Multiple Choice

There are ____ molecules of DNA in a developing human sperm cell at the beginning of prophase I.

• A) 92
• B) 23
• C) 46
• D) half as many (as compared to somatic cells)
• E) twice as many (as compared to mature sperm)

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Definitions:

Consistency

in research refers to the reliability or stability of measurements over time, across different contexts, or when using various methods of assessment.

Construct Validity

The degree to which a test or instrument accurately measures the theoretical construct or trait it is intended to measure.

Predictive Validity

The construct validity of a measure is assessed by examining the ability of the measure to predict a future behavior.

Discriminant Validity

The extent to which a concept differs from other concepts that are similar, ensuring that the measure is not reflecting other variables.