In the figure, which represents data from the "ant plant" experiments in Investigating Life 22.5, what was the dependent variable?



A. the amount of fruit produced

B. the number of leaflets that were damaged

C. the presence of tramp ants

D. the presence of other ants

E. the amount of nectar consumed


B. the number of leaflets that were damaged

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