Time Delays in Feedback Systems Allow Changes in the Environment

question 98

Multiple Choice

Time delays in feedback systems allow changes in the environment to build slowly until the changes reach a(n)

• A)synergy point
• B)input
• C)throughput
• D)tipping point
• E)bioaccumulation point

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Definitions:

Root Hairs

Thin, hair-like extensions from root cells that increase surface area for water and nutrient absorption from the soil.

Epidermis

The outermost layer of cells in plants and animals, serving as a protective barrier against environmental threats.

Cortex

In plants, the layer of tissue between the vascular bundle and the epidermis in stem and root; in the brain, the outer layer of neural tissue.

Casparian Strips

A band of cell wall material found in the endodermal cells of plant roots, blocking the passive flow of substances into the plant's vasculature.