Which Statement Best Reflects the Relationship Between a Disturbance and an Alternative

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which statement best reflects the relationship between a disturbance and an alternative stable state?

• A) Many communities alternate between stable states on a seasonal basis, which is not a true disturbance.
• B) A community may achieve an alternative stable state only after a major disturbance.
• C) An alternative stable state will not happen in aquatic communities, where there is no fire and water is not limiting.
• D) Communities can alternate among stable states in the absence of disturbance.

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Definitions:

Structure

The arrangement or organization of parts to form a complex entity, observable in architecture, molecules, and living organisms.

Organic Molecules

Chemical compounds of carbon, often containing hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and other elements, which are found in or produced by living organisms.

Secondary Structure

The level of protein structure characterized by the formation of alpha helices and beta-pleated sheets held together by hydrogen bonding.

Bond Type

Refers to the classification of chemical bonds based on their formation and strength, such as ionic, covalent, and metallic bonds.