Why Do Amphibians Have So Much More DNA Than Humans

question 39

Multiple Choice

Why do amphibians have so much more DNA than humans?

• A) Amphibians have more repetitive sequences than do humans.
• B) Amphibians are more biologically complex than mammals.
• C) Amphibians have more genes than do humans.
• D) Amphibians are tetraploid, while humans are diploid.

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Definitions:

Dependent Variable

In an experimental setting, the variable being tested and measured, which is expected to change as a result of modifications to the independent variable.

Independent Variables

Variables in an experiment that are manipulated to determine if they cause a change in the dependent variable.

Observations

The individual entities or datapoints collected for research or analysis purposes, providing the basis for statistical conclusions.

Degrees Of Freedom

The number of independent values or quantities which can be assigned to a statistical distribution or to a system, without violating any constraints.