Question

While studying bacterial cells, scientists measure the lengths of the cells in one colony. The chart shows their data.

The scientists notice that one measurement stands out. How should the scientists best deal with this measurement?

A.accept it as true and use 85 micrometers in the data when they find the average length
B.accept it as true but say that it is the only cell that has ever been that long
C.consider that there was an error during measuring and collect further data
D.consider that it is possible but very unlikely for these bacterial cells to be so long

Answer 1

The scientists should best deal with this measurement by stating that there was an error during measuring and collect further data.

Answer 2

C.consider that there was an error during measuring and collect further data

Step-by-step explanation:

Some branches of biology, when work requires intense contact with bacteria, use a technique known as “bacterial culture”. The technique is used as a catalyst, and aims to improve the performance of the processes involved. The bacterial culture technique basically consists of promoting the multiplication of colonies of microbial organisms in vitro. Bacteria colonies are genetically similar organisms, so it is likely that the colonies cells will have very similar sizes. Accordingly, in the case presented in the question, we can consider that there was an error during the measurement and that more data should be collected.