Which of the Following Statements Best Describes a Reason That

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes a reason that C. elegans is an excellent model organism for investigating apoptosis?

• A) Cells in C. elegans do not naturally undergo apoptosis, but can be induced to do so in the laboratory.
• B) C. elegans undergoes a fixed and easy-to-visualize number of apoptotic events during its normal development.
• C) C. elegans has large cells wherein apoptosis is easily observed without the aid of a microscope.
• D) Death in C. elegans through a well-defined sequence of apoptotic events.

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Survey

A research method used for collecting data from a predefined group of respondents to gain information and insights on various topics of interest.

Representative Samples

A subset of a larger population that accurately reflects the characteristics or behaviour of the whole population.

Sampling Bias

A statistical error that occurs when a sample is not representative of the population from which it is drawn, resulting in skewed findings.

Validity

Validity refers to the extent to which a test, measurement, or research study accurately reflects what it is intended to measure, ensuring that the results are truthful and reliable.