Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 64

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false?

• A)Minerals are crystalline.
• B)Ninety percent of minerals are ionic compounds.
• C)Minerals are also called grains.
• D)The most common mineral in Earth's crust is quartz.

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Definitions:

Sodium Potassium Pump

The sodium-potassium pump is a cellular mechanism that pumps sodium ions out of and potassium ions into cells, essential for maintaining cell membrane potential and proper function.

Resting State

A condition or period in which there is no physical activity or mental stress, often used in the context of brain or physiological studies.

Neurons

Specialized cells in the nervous system that transmit information through electrical and chemical signals.

Dendrites

Branchlike extensions of neurons that receive signals from other neurons.