allery4 of 40 lab fruitflies die in one week. What is the weekly death rate?
A0.4 per fly per week
B0.1 per fly per week
C10 per fly per week
D0.04 per fly per week
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. 0.1 per fly per week
Dividing 4 deaths by 40 flies gives a per capita death rate of 0.1 per week.
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