Which of the Following Is FALSE Concerning Deep-Sea Floor Organisms

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is FALSE concerning deep-sea floor organisms?

• A) Several organisms have adapted unique feeding strategies.
• B) Organisms that produce calcium carbonate skeletons are unusually strong.
• C) Metabolic rates are typically low relative to an organism's surface-dwelling relative.
• D) Most are small in size, but it is not unusual for species to demonstrate gigantism.

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Definitions:

Mast/o

Refers to the breast or mastoid processes in medical terminology.

Dactyl/o

refers to a word root indicating fingers, toes, or digits.

Cytoplasm

The material or protoplasm within a living cell, excluding the nucleus, containing various organelles where cellular processes occur.

Nuclear Membrane

The double-layered membrane that encloses a cell's nucleus, controlling the passage of materials in and out.