What Units of Measurement Refer to the Loudness of Sounds

question 111

Multiple Choice

What units of measurement refer to the loudness of sounds?

• A)timbre
• B)frequency
• C)decibels
• D)hertz

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Definitions:

Gametes

Sex cells produced by organisms for reproduction, with male gametes being sperm and female gametes being ova or eggs.

Chromosomes

Thread-like structures located inside the nucleus of animal and plant cells, made of protein and a single molecule of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), carrying genetic information in the form of genes.

Mutation

A change in the DNA sequence of an organism's genome, which can lead to variations in physical appearance, behavior, or physiology.

DNA

A molecule that carries the genetic instructions used in the growth, development, functioning, and reproduction of all known living organisms and many viruses.