Which of the Following Does NOT Apply to the Reproductive

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following does NOT apply to the reproductive strategies in fishes and amphibians?

• A)Most fishes and amphibians release eggs into the water.
• B)Most fishes and amphibians release sperm into the water.
• C)Gametes unite in the water by chance.
• D)Very few eggs grow to maturity.
• E)The majority of eggs grow to maturity.

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Definitions:

Random Group Assignment

A method in experimental design to ensure every participant has an equal chance of being assigned to any group, thus minimizing preexisting differences between those assigned to different groups.

Construct

An abstract concept that is specifically chosen or created to explain a given phenomenon.

True-Experimental Design

True-experimental design is a type of experimental research methodology that involves the manipulation of variables, control of extraneous variables through random assignment, and the comparison between a control group and one or more experimental groups to determine causal relationships.

Cause and Effect

A relationship between two events where one event (the cause) directly results in the other event (the effect).