What Usually Represents the "Independent Variable" on a Line Graph

question 17

Multiple Choice

What usually represents the "independent variable" on a line graph?

• A) y-axis
• B) darkest color
• C) most dominant line
• D) x-axis

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Definitions:

Pattern Formation

The biological process by which cells in an organism acquire different identities, leading to the emergence of patterns such as stripes or spots during development.

Maternal Effect Gene

A gene whose expression in a mother affects the phenotype of her offspring, independent of the offspring's genotype.

Post-Translational Modification

The chemical modification of proteins after they have been synthesized, altering their function and activity within the cell.

DNA Binding Sites

Specific sequences in the DNA to which proteins such as transcription factors can bind, influencing the regulation of genes.