Examine the results of an experiment above discussing how temperature affects cellular respiration.
Which of these best explains why the control is used in this experiment?
A) It ensures that the yeasts are dormant until exposed to sugar.
B) It ensures that yeasts can metabolize any sugar source they are given.
C) It provides a baseline for respiration rate for yeasts without sugars.
D) It ensures that the yeasts are reproducing more quickly in the the glucose treatment.