Which Statement About the Introduction of Non-Native Species Is False

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the introduction of non-native species is false?

• A) This is the second largest threat to animal and plant ecosystems.
• B) Non-native species provide no benefits tin their new habitats.
• C) Introduced species do not have natural predators in their new ecosystem.
• D) Non-native trees are grown in 85% of the world's tree plantations.
• E) Invasive species rarely cause global extinctions of other species.

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Definitions:

Proto-oncogene

A normal gene that can become an oncogene due to mutations or increased expression, potentially leading to cancer.

Growth Factor

A naturally occurring substance capable of stimulating cellular growth, proliferation, healing, and cellular differentiation.

Interphase

Interphase is the phase of the cell cycle during which a cell prepares for division by growing in size, replicating its DNA, and conducting other normal cell functions.

Hereditary Material

Genetic material passed from parents to offspring, most commonly DNA, which carries the genetic instructions for growth, development, functioning, and reproduction of all known organisms and many viruses.