Which Example Could Be Considered Analogous to the Vertebrate Gut

question 258

Multiple Choice

Which example could be considered analogous to the vertebrate gut?

• A) An assembly line producing cars
• B) A junkyard where pieces of cars are removed one by one
• C) A cornfield capturing sunlight to form carbohydrates
• D) A migrating herd of wildebeest
• E) A chef combining ingredients to produce a meal

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Definitions:

Scientific Method

A systematic approach to research where a problem is identified, relevant data is gathered, a hypothesis is formulated from these data, and the hypothesis is empirically tested.

Confirmation Biases

A cognitive bias that involves favoring information that confirms pre-existing beliefs or hypotheses.

Dependent Variable

The variable in an experiment that is expected to change in response to manipulations of the independent variable.

Independent Variable

In an experiment, the variable that is manipulated or changed by the researcher to observe its effects on the dependent variable.