Question

A student wanted to test the effectiveness of a new type of drug that would partially block Ca2 channels on the sarcoplasmic reticulum. She had a population of 15 frogs and divided them into three groups: 5 frogs received 50mg of the drug, 5 frogs received 25mg of the drug and 5 frogs received a placebo. She isolated a muscle from each frog and measured how much force it exerted during a contraction. She also recorded the air temperature in laboratory because temperature could affect muscle proteins. What was her dependent variable

Answer 1

This question is incomplete as it lacks options, the options are:

A. drug dose

B. type of drug

C. force of contraction

D. air temperature

The answer is C. Force of contraction

Step-by-step explanation:

In an experiment, the DEPENDENT VARIABLE (effect) is the variable that responds to the changes made to the independent variable (cause). It is the variable that is measured as the independent variable is being manipulated in the experiment.

In this case, a student wanted to test the effectiveness of a new type of drug that would partially block Ca2 channels on the sarcoplasmic reticulum. She used a total of 15 frogs, which were divided into three groups and administered different doses of the drug (independent variable). However, the AMOUNT OF FORCE A MUSCLE EXERTED DURING CONTRACTION was measured. Hence, the dependent variable is the force of contraction of the muscle.