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What is a minimum number of times an experiment should be conducted?
A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Three repeats of an experiment is generally considered the minimum.

Detailed explanation-2: -Answer and Explanation: Scientists repeat experiments several times because it results in more accurate data that can be trusted over just doing an experiment once.

Detailed explanation-3: -There are no official rules about how many times experiments should be repeated to be reliable.

Detailed explanation-4: -At minimum you should have three biological replicates for treatment. That being said, dozens and dozens of experiments have only two replicates. These experiments have very high false discovery and false non-discovery rates.

Detailed explanation-5: -4.1 Principles of experimentation. Almost all experiments involve the three basic principles, viz., randomization, replication and local control.

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