A Variable That Causes an Effect Is Called A(n)

question 13

Multiple Choice

A variable that causes an effect is called a(n)

• A) independent variable.
• B) dependent variable.
• C) control variable.
• D) spurious variable.

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Definitions:

Allopolyploidy

A form of polyploidy where the chromosomes are derived from different species, leading to hybrid organisms.

Reproductively Isolated

A state in which different species or populations cannot interbreed successfully under natural conditions, leading to the development of distinct species.

Species Diversity

A measure of the relative importance of each species within a community; represents a combination of species richness and species evenness.

Allopatric Speciation

Allopatric speciation is an evolutionary process in which biological populations become reproductively isolated and diverge into separate species due to geographical separation.