An alien species produces offspring whose basilar membranes differ in length and shape. Which of the following offspring would be able to discriminate between the greatest number of frequencies?
A)
Offspring with a 10 mm basilar membrane that narrowed from the round window.
B)
Offspring with a 5 mm basilar membrane that narrowed from the oval window.
C)
Offspring with a 20 mm basilar membrane that narrowed from the round window.
D)
Offspring with a 15 mm basilar membrane that narrowed from the oval window.
Answer: C