Use the Data Shown in the Scatter Plot to Determine

question 141

Multiple Choice

Use the data shown in the scatter plot to determine whether the data should be modeled by a linear function.
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• A) No, data points do not lie close to a line
• B) Yes, exactly linear
• C) Yes, approximately linear

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Definitions:

Periderm

A protective tissue in plants that replaces the epidermis in parts that undergo secondary growth, such as in tree bark.

Vessel Elements

Cylindrical plant cells that, along with tracheids, facilitate the transport of water and nutrients in plants.

Tracheids

Tracheids are elongated cells in the xylem of vascular plants, serving to transport water and minerals as well as providing structural support.

Carbohydrates

Organic compounds made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, serving as a major source of energy for living organisms, and found in foods as sugars, starches, and fiber.