Control Is Important in an Experimental Research Study for Which

question 22

Multiple Choice

Control is important in an experimental research study for which of these reasons?

• A) It ensures maintenance of participant confidentiality.
• B) It introduces one or more constants into the experimental situation.
• C) It prevents data collection from extending beyond the original time specified for the study.
• D) It ensures a cause-and-effect relationship between independent and dependent variables.

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Definitions:

Repressor Proteins

Proteins that bind to specific sequences of DNA to inhibit the transcription of genes, playing a critical role in gene regulation.

Transcription

The method through which the data contained in a DNA strand is replicated into a fresh molecule of messenger RNA (mRNA).

Auxin

A class of plant hormones that play crucial roles in the coordination of many growth and behavioral processes in the plant's life cycle.

Cytokinin

A class of plant hormones that promote cell division and growth, influencing various aspects of plant development.