Why Is Discontinuous Breathing Only Seen in Resting Insects

question 77

Multiple Choice

Why is discontinuous breathing only seen in resting insects?

• A)Because toxic levels of carbon dioxide can build up in active insects
• B)Because resting insects have more metabolic activity
• C)Because oxygen can build up in active insects
• D)Because oxygen is used as quickly as it arrives in active insects
• E)Because resting insects produce more carbon dioxide

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Definitions:

Test Statistic

A value derived from sample data used in hypothesis testing to determine whether to reject the null hypothesis.

Null Hypothesis

A statistical hypothesis that assumes no significant difference or effect exists between specified populations or parameters.

Alternative Hypothesis

A hypothesis that contradicts the null hypothesis by stating there is a statistically significant effect or relationship between variables.

Null Hypothesis

A default hypothesis that there is no significant difference or effect, used as a starting point for statistical hypothesis testing.