Sudden Nutrient Perturbations in an Environment Generally ________ the Overall

question 1

Multiple Choice

Sudden nutrient perturbations in an environment generally ________ the overall prokaryotic diversity.

• A) increase
• B) decrease
• C) maintain
• D) replicate

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Definitions:

Categorical Variable

A variable that can take on one of a limited, and usually fixed, number of possible values, assigning each individual to a particular group or nominal category.

Quantitative Variable

A type of variable that represents measurable quantities and can be expressed in numeric values.

Time Plots

Charts that display values against time, allowing for the observation of trends, patterns, and seasonal variations in data series.

Explanatory Variable

In statistical modeling, an explanatory variable is one that is manipulated or categorized to assess its effect on a response variable.