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Researchers randomly divide participants into groups. each group takes a different amount of omega-3 fatty acid supplements daily for a month. one group receives a placebo. the researchers measure the impact on cholesterol levels in the blood. what is the purpose of random assignment in this experiment? a, to produce treatment groups with similar characteristics b, to ensure that all people with high cholesterol have an equal chance of being selected for the study c, to increase the accuracy of the research results and prevent skewness in the data

Which of the following statements is true of cells

Question 17 (1 point) where does penicillin come from? a. it is a chemical that man invented b. it is a fungus c. it is a toxin made by other bacteria d. it was discovered in archaebacteria