How Does the Brain's Memory System Differ from That of a Computer

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Multiple Choice

How does the brain's memory system differ from that of a computer?

• A)The brain can only process one type of information at a time.
• B)The brain's neurons communicate in a more complex manner than what occurs within electrical circuits.
• C)The brain's storage capacity is more limited than that of a computer.
• D)The brain preserves information exactly as it was encoded.

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Definitions:

Phytochrome

Photoreversible plant pigment that is involved in photoperiodism and other responses of plants, such as etiolation.

Cytokinins

Plant hormones that promote cell division and growth, delay the aging of leaves, and in conjunction with other hormones, regulate plant development.

Auxin

Plant hormone regulating growth, particularly cell elongation; also called indoleacetic acid (IAA).

Asexual Propagation

The reproduction of organisms without the fusion of gametes, resulting in offspring genetically identical to the parent.