Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) The number of chromosomes remains constant throughout a life cycle.
• B) More than 1,000 chromosomes are found in some organisms.
• C) The more highly evolved a species is, the more chromosomes it possesses.
• D) The number of chromosomes is the same for all members of a species.
• E) Germ cells contain half as many chromosomes as somatic cells.

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Definitions:

Individual Transferable Quota

A system in resource management where individuals or companies are allocated a certain amount of a resource and can buy, sell, or trade parts of that quota.

Fisheries

Places where fish are raised or caught in significant numbers, often critical for food supply and employment in certain regions.

ITQs

Individual Transferable Quotas, a fishery management tool that allocates a certain quantity of a fishery resource to individuals or companies.

Pacific Halibut

A large flatfish species found in the North Pacific Ocean, prized for its commercial and recreational fishing value.