All of the Following Are Disadvantages of Seed Banks as a Method

question 27

Multiple Choice

All of the following are disadvantages of seed banks as a method of ex situ conservation except

• A)some type of seeds cannot tolerate the process of drying that storage requires.
• B)seeds do not remain alive indefinitely.
• C)the process of growing, harvesting and returning seeds to storage is expensive.
• D)storing a large amount of plant genetic material takes up a lot of space.
• E)plants stored in this manner remain stagnant in an evolutionary sense.

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Definitions:

Cardiorespiratory Monitor

A device used to track the heart rate and breathing rate of a patient, often used in hospitals to monitor patients critically.

Sinus Rhythm

The normal heartbeat rhythm generated by the sinoatrial node, characterized by a consistent rate and rhythm.

Ventricular Tachycardia

A fast heart rhythm that originates from the ventricles, potentially leading to serious heart conditions.

Atrial Fibrillation

A cardiac arrhythmia characterized by rapid, irregular beating of the atria, leading to decreased blood flow and risk of stroke.