Which of the Following Is a FALSE Statement

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a FALSE statement?

• A) Genetic variation increases a species' resistance to disease.
• B) Pollution, ultraviolet radiation, and parasites have been implicated in the developmental abnormalities observed in amphibians.
• C) The present extinction rate is 10,000 times the background rate.
• D) Commercial extinction is permanent
• E) Genetic diversity is important for agriculture

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Definitions:

Phonological Loop

A component of working memory responsible for temporarily storing and manipulating verbal and auditory information.

Parallel Distributed Processing

A model in cognitive science that proposes that information processing takes place through networks of interconnected nodes, simulating neural networks.

Parallel Distributed Processing

A computational model of brain functioning, suggesting that information processing happens simultaneously across a network of interconnected nodes.

Procedural System

A cognitive system responsible for the acquisition, storage, and utilization of motor skills and habits, often operating below the level of conscious awareness.