Fossils Indicate That the First Cells Were Similar to Existing

question 52

Multiple Choice

Fossils indicate that the first cells were similar to existing ____.

• A) ​viruses
• B) ​fungi
• C) ​prokaryotes
• D) ​eukaryotes
• E) ​algae

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Definitions:

Standard Error

The standard deviation of the sampling distribution of a statistic, typically the mean, indicating the accuracy of a sample mean estimate relative to the population mean.

Confidence Interval

A range of values derived from sample data that is likely to cover the true population parameter with a specified level of confidence.

Sample

A subset of individuals or observations drawn from a larger population for the purpose of statistical analysis.

Mean

The mean of a collection of numbers, found by dividing the total sum of the numbers by the quantity of numbers.