In an Experiment,a Researcher Manipulates One Variable to See How

question 23

Multiple Choice

In an experiment,a researcher manipulates one variable to see how it affects a second variable.The manipulated variable is called the __________.

• A)dependent variable
• B)control variable
• C)independent variable
• D)hypothetical variable

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Definitions:

Basal Metabolism

The minimum rate of energy expenditure per unit time by endothermic animals at rest, necessary to maintain basic bodily functions.

Aerobic Metabolism

The process of producing cellular energy involving oxygen. It's the way the body turns food into energy through a series of chemical reactions in the presence of oxygen.

Anaerobic Metabolism

A form of metabolism that occurs in the absence of oxygen, allowing cells to produce energy for short bursts of intense activity.

Homeostatic Regulation

The process by which a stable internal environment is maintained within an organism despite changes in external conditions.