What Is the Difference Between Experimental Replicates and Experimental Controls

question 4

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between experimental replicates and experimental controls?

• A)Replicates are "repeat" samples under a given condition.
• B)Replicates decrease sample size.
• C)All replicates in an experiment are found under the control conditions.
• D)All replicates differ from other replicates by a single factor.

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