Which of the Following Term Is Incorrectly Matched with Its

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following term is incorrectly matched with its definition?

• A)endangered species : species that faces threats that may cause it to become extinct within a short period
• B)threatened species : a species whose extinction is less imminent but its population is quite low
• C)species richness : the genetic variety within all populations of a given species
• D)invasive species : a foreign species that spreads rapidly when introduced into a new area
• E)endemic species : species that are native to or confine to a specific place

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Definitions:

Cataracts

A clouding of the lens in the eye, leading to a decrease in vision.

Glaucoma

A group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, crucial for vision, often due to abnormally high pressure in the eye.

Phacoemulsification

A modern cataract surgery technique that uses ultrasonic energy to emulsify the lens of the eye for removal and replacement with an intraocular lens.

Phacolysis

A surgical procedure for cataract removal where the lens of the eye is emulsified and aspirated.