Which of the Following Pairs Is Incorrect

question 66

Multiple Choice

Which of the following pairs is incorrect?

• A) highly developed countries-infant mortality rate close to 7 per 1000
• B) moderately developed countries-fertility rate near 2
• C) less developed countries-fertility rate near 5
• D) Worldwide-27% of the population is less than 15 years old
• E) United States-doubling time 100 years

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Definitions:

Cuticle

A protective and waxy or hard layer covering the epidermis of plants, insects, and some other organisms.

Trichomes

Small hairs or other outgrowths from the epidermis of plants, often serving as defense against herbivores and reducing water loss.

Photosynthetic Mesophyll

The layer of cells in a leaf where most photosynthesis occurs, rich in chloroplasts.

Gas Exchange

The process by which oxygen is taken in and carbon dioxide is released out, occurring in the lungs and tissues or in the cells and environment for organisms.