What Is an Average Concentration of Prokaryotic Cells Along the Surface

question 19

Multiple Choice

What is an average concentration of prokaryotic cells along the surface of pelagic water?

• A) 10⁴ cells/ml
• B) 10⁶ cells/ml
• C) 10⁸ cells/ml
• D) 10¹⁰ cells/ml

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

The psychological discomfort experienced when holding conflicting beliefs, values, or attitudes, often leading to changes in beliefs or behaviors to reduce the dissonance.

ELM

The Elaboration Likelihood Model, a theory in social psychology explaining how people are persuaded, emphasizing the importance of the message's elaboration.

Dissonance

Dissonance refers to a state of conflict or inconsistency between one's beliefs, ideas, or actions, often leading to discomfort and prompting a change to reduce the inconsistency.

Cognitions

The mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.