The Study of Evolutionary Relationships Among Organisms Is Called ______

question 54

Multiple Choice

The study of evolutionary relationships among organisms is called ______.

• A)genetics
• B)biotechnology
• C)phylogeny
• D)taxonomy
• E)recombinant DNA

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Definitions:

Regression Equation

An equation that describes the statistical relationship between one dependent variable and one or more independent variables.

Slope

The measure of the steepness or incline of a line, representing the rate of change of the function.

Dependent Variable

This refers to the variable within an experiment or study that is predicted to alter following modifications in the independent variable.

Independent Variable

The variable in an experiment or study that is manipulated or changed to observe its effects on the dependent variable.