Many of the Rumen Bacteria Specialize in the Breakdown of These

question 3

Multiple Choice

Many of the rumen bacteria specialize in the breakdown of these macromolecules.

• A)proteins
• B)cellulose polymers
• C)peptidoglycans
• D)nucleic acids
• E)fatty acids

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Definitions:

Criterion Variable

The variable/score that is predicted based upon an individual’s score on another variable (the predictor variable).

Structural Equation Models (SEM)

A statistical technique that allows for the testing and estimation of complex relationships between observed and latent variables.

Third-Variable Problem

A situation in correlational research where a variable not studied is the true cause of the relationship observed between the variables of interest.

Variance

A measure of the variability of scores about a mean; the mean of the sum of squared deviations of scores from the group mean.