Which Substances Are the Most Plentiful Biological Molecules in the Biosphere

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which substances are the most plentiful biological molecules in the biosphere?

• A)carbohydrates
• B)salts and minerals
• C)proteins
• D)fats
• E)nucleic acids

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Definitions:

Correlation Coefficient

A statistical measure that indicates the extent to which two variables fluctuate together.

Independent Variable

A variable in an experiment that is manipulated to determine its effect on the dependent variable.

Dependent Variable

The variable in an experiment that is observed and measured to see how it is influenced by the independent variable.

Correlation Coefficient

A numerical measure that indicates the extent of a linear relationship between two variables, ranging from -1 to 1.