Unpredictability Is Stressful Because

question 12

Multiple Choice

Unpredictability is stressful because:

• A)we don't know when "uplifts" will occur.
• B)we must expect too much control.
• C)we cannot plan for random events.
• D)hassles cancel good effects of "uplifts."

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Definitions:

Gametophyte

The sexual phase in the life cycle of plants and algae that produces gametes, typically through mitosis.

Spores

Asexual reproductive or resting cells capable of developing into a new organism without fusion with another cell, often seen in bacteria, fungi, and plants.

Haploid Spores

Single-celled reproductive units produced by plants, fungi, and some protozoa that contain only one set of chromosomes, leading to genetic diversity.

Capsule

A form of glycocalyx that consists of a gelatinous layer; found in blue-green algae and certain bacteria.