In Engelmann's 1882 Experiment, Why Did Bacteria Cluster in Areas

question 52

Multiple Choice

In Engelmann's 1882 experiment, why did bacteria cluster in areas of red or blue wavelengths of light?

• A)The bacteria used light of those wavelengths for photosynthesis.
• B)Algae photosynthesized most efficiently at those wavelengths, producing needed oxygen.
• C)The bacteria produced oxygen most efficiently using red and blue light.
• D)Algae photosynthesized most efficiently at those wavelengths, producing needed carbon dioxide.
• E)The bacteria were attracted to bright light.

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Definitions:

Cultural Evolution

The process by which societies and cultures change over time through mechanisms such as innovation, transmission, and selection.

Cultural Transmission

The process through which cultural beliefs, practices, and values are passed down from one generation to the next.

Cultural Diffusion

The dissemination of social practices and cultural values from one community to another.

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Innovations or creations that are novel and beneficial, often changing existing methods, ideas, or devices.