The Scaling of the Axes of a Time-Series Graph

question 37

Multiple Choice

The scaling of the axes of a time-series graph:

• A)is not a critical element in presenting the intended information.
• B)may change the visual interpretation of the data.
• C)generally places the time period on the vertical axis.
• D)generally puts values of a variable,such as the unemployment rate,on the vertical axis.

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Definitions:

Antioxidants

Substances that inhibit oxidation, protecting cells against free radicals.

Glycolysis

The metabolic pathway in the cytoplasm where glucose is broken down to pyruvate, generating ATP and NADH.

Phosphoglyceraldehyde (PGAL)

A three-carbon sugar molecule that serves as an intermediate in several central metabolic pathways, importantly in photosynthesis and glycolysis.

Glucose

A simple sugar that is an important energy source in living organisms and is a component of many carbohydrates.