Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false?

• A)Xylem vessels are similar to drinking straws.
• B)The transport of water in xylem is due to positive pressure generated by the root.
• C)The stomata of most plants close at night.
• D)Water is drawn up to the top of a tree by the pull of transpiration.
• E)Plants absorb the majority of needed elements from water and soil.

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Definitions:

Frontal Lobes

The part of the cerebral cortex that lies at the front of the brain, associated with reasoning, planning, parts of speech, movement, emotions, and problem solving.

Hippocampus

A brain region involved in memory formation, navigation, and emotional processing.

Hypothalamus

A neural structure located below the thalamus; it directs several maintenance activities (eating, drinking, body temperature), helps govern the endocrine system via the pituitary, and is linked to emotion and reward.

Violent Crime

A category of crime that involves force or the threat of force against a person, including offenses like murder, assault, and robbery.