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Question 12 • FL-2000310-Biology 1 A

Which experiment should be conducted as a field investigation?

Answer
A
observing changes in the nesting behavior of wood ducks
B
measuring the fermentation rate of yeast in salt water
C
determining the germination rate of a new soybean hybrid
D
investigating gene expression in fruit fly offspring

Explanation

A field investigation studies organisms in their natural environment. Observing changes in wood ducks’ nesting behavior can be done where the ducks live, while yeast fermentation, soybean germination, and fruit fly gene expression are typically studied under controlled laboratory conditions. The best choice is observing changes in the nesting behavior of wood ducks.

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