Asked by Travis Sheets on Sep 26, 2024

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What was the dependent variable in Fidan's experiment

A) The amount of time the rats had access to high-calorie treat food.
B) The type of food the rats consumed.
C) The group each rat belonged to.
D) The weight of the rats at the end of the experiment.

Dependent Variable

The variable in an experiment that is expected to change in response to manipulations in the independent variable.

High-Calorie Treat Food

Edible items that are often rich in sugars and fats, offering a significant amount of calories but usually lacking in nutritional value.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain responsible for the regulation of certain metabolic processes and other activities of the autonomic nervous system, including hunger, thirst, temperature, and emotional activity.

  • Comprehending the relationship between diet, obesity, and biological changes in animal models.
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Danai Smalls4 days ago
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The dependent variable in this experiment is the weight of the rats at the end of the experiment because it is the variable that is being measured and is expected to be affected by the independent variable (access to high-calorie treat food) and potentially other variables such as the type of food consumed and group membership.