In the Section "Investigating Life: the Battle for Position in Cacao

question 38

Multiple Choice

In the section "Investigating Life: The Battle for Position in Cacao Tree Leaves",what was the dependent variable?

• A)the age of the leaf
• B)the percent of the leaf area damaged
• C)the presence or absence of endophyte spores
• D)the presence or absence of the pathogen Phytophthora
• E)the percent of the leaf area containing endophytes

---

Definitions:

Ethically Uncomfortable Alternatives

Choices or options that present moral dilemmas or discomfort due to potential harm or ethical issues.

Utility Question

A query aimed at determining the usefulness or practical value of information, actions, or decisions.

Crisis Environments

Situations or settings characterized by instability, danger, or uncertainty, requiring urgent attention and action.

Probabilities

The measure of the likelihood that an event will occur, usually expressed as a number between 0 and 1.