A Subset of a Population That Shares a Particular Characteristic

question 2

Multiple Choice

A subset of a population that shares a particular characteristic is called a

• A)representative group.
• B)stratum.
• C)sampling frame.
• D)quota.

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Definitions:

Thigmotropism

Plant growth in response to contact with a solid object, such as the twining of plant tendrils.

Mechanical Stimuli

Physical forces that influence biological processes in organisms, such as pressure, stretch, and flow.

Phototropism

The orientation of a plant or other organism in response to light, typically towards the source of light.

Light

A form of electromagnetic radiation that is visible to the human eye and is responsible for the sense of sight.