Answer:
Temperature
Explanation:
An experiment has an independent variable which is a factor changed during the experiment. Effect of changes in the independent variable on the dependent variable is seen during the experiment.
According to the question, the experiment was set to observe the effect of temperature on bacterial growth. The bacterial population was exposed to different temperatures. Since the temperature was changed to observe its effect on bacteria growth, the temperature is the independent variable here.
The answer is <em><u>not</u></em> Organisms would be classified based only on physical characteristics!!
I strongly feel that it would be....
<em>--the existing classification system may change to accommodate the new information.--</em>
<em>Reason:</em> Some things would not just be classified by appearance. Rather, this would add more possibilities to classification. We know that plants and dogs look nothing alike yet they are still related through the Domain (Eukarya).
I also took this test and relied on the other answer, sadly, it was incorrect.
I hope i could help! Let me know if this is incorrect. ~ Ninja Cat :D
Synonyms for reference point:
View, viewpoint, or maybe even perspective.
Adaptations are physical or behavioral traits that make an organism better suited to its environment. Heritable variation comes from random mutations. Random mutations are the initial cause of new heritable traits. For example, a rabbit can't choose to have a different fur color.
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