Which of the Following Studies Would Not Likely Be Characterized

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following studies would not likely be characterized as evo-devo?

• A)the study of a particular species to see whether or not it has developmental regulation
• B)a study of the assortment of homeotic genes in the zebra
• C)a comparison of the functions of a particular homeotic gene among four species of reptiles
• D)a study of the environmental pressures on developmental stages such as the tadpole
• E)a fossil comparison of organisms from the Devonian era

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Definitions:

Level of Significance

A threshold in hypothesis testing that determines whether the null hypothesis can be rejected, often denoted by alpha (α).

Significance Level

A threshold within hypothesis testing that determines whether to reject the null hypothesis, often denoted by alpha (α) and representing the probability of a Type I error.

Kilometres

A unit of length in the metric system equal to 1,000 meters, commonly used to measure distances between geographical locations.

Mean Number

The average value of a set of numbers, calculated by dividing the sum of all numbers by the count of those numbers.