Which of the Following Items Does Not Necessarily Exist in a Simple

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following items does not necessarily exist in a simple linear relationship with the number of gene-duplication events when placed as the label on the vertical axis of the following graph?

• A)number of genes
• B)number of DNA base pairs
• C)genome size
• D)mass (in picograms)of DNA
• E)phenotypic complexity

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Definitions:

Scatterplot

A graph in statistics that shows the values of two variables for a given dataset.

Ellipse

A geometric shape characterized by an oval figure centered around two focal points such that the sum of the distances to these foci is constant for every point on the curve.

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The first perception or judgment formed about something or someone, often based on limited information.

Scatterplot

A graphical representation of data that displays values for typically two variables for a set of data.