Which of the Following Most Likely Indicates Surface-Level Similarity

question 88

Multiple Choice

Which of the following most likely indicates surface-level similarity?

• A) Tim and Jake are colleagues who take risks and are quick decision makers.
• B) The employees at GenSys prefer teamwork over individual assignments.
• C) Nina and Chuck are colleagues who share similar views on corporate social responsibility.
• D) Jane and Sara grew up in the same town and went to school together.
• E) Hannah and Nate are both introspective and tend to be slow to reach decisions.

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Definitions:

Saprotrophs

Organisms that feed on or derive nourishment from decaying organic matter, playing a vital role in decomposition and nutrient cycling.

Microbial Heterotrophs

Microorganisms that obtain their energy by consuming organic matter, as opposed to producing it themselves.

Pyramids of Numbers

A graphical representation showing the number of organisms at each trophic level in an ecosystem.

Biomass

The total mass of organisms within a given area or ecosystem at a given time, often used as an energy resource.