What Does the Statement "There Is an Inverse Relationship Between

question 44

Multiple Choice

What does the statement "There is an inverse relationship between x and y" mean?  

• A) that x causes y 
• B) that y causes x 
• C) that x and y move in opposite directions 
• D) that either y causes x or x causes y

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Definitions:

Prolamin Box Binding Factor

A transcription factor that binds to the prolamin box, a specific DNA sequence found in the promoters of seed storage protein genes in plants.

IFG1

Insulin-like growth factor 1, a protein that plays a critical role in childhood growth and continues to have anabolic effects in adults.

Gall Size

The physical dimension of a gall, which is a growth or swelling on plants caused by parasitic insects or mites.

Gallfly Larvae

The juvenile stage of gallflies, which induce the formation of galls on plants where they then live and feed.