Question #6422541Single Choice

Biology

Question

A researcher wants to test if a new fertilizer increases the growth rate of corn plants. She divides the plants into two groups: one group receives the new fertilizer, while the other group does not. Both groups receive the same amount of water, sunlight, and are planted in the same type of soil.

In the experiment described above, which of the following is the dependent variable?

Options

The amount of water given to the plants

The type of fertilizer used

The growth rate of the corn plants

The amount of sunlight the plants receive

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