All of the Following Statements About Decomposers Are True EXCEPT

question 26

Multiple Choice

All of the following statements about decomposers are true EXCEPT that they

• A)feed on the remains of other organisms.
• B)break down radioactive wastes.
• C)release nutrients for reuse in the food chain.
• D)play an essential part in the cycle of life.

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Definitions:

Reinforcement

In behavioral psychology, a consequence applied that strengthens an organism's future behavior whenever that behavior is preceded by a specific antecedent stimulus.

Language Acquisition

The method through which humans gain the ability to notice, create, and utilize words for understanding and communication purposes.

Nativist

A perspective that emphasizes the innate, biological foundations of behavior and cognitive development, often in contrast to the emphasis on environmental influences.

Linguistic Relativity

Linguistic relativity is the hypothesis that the structure of a language affects its speakers' world view or cognition, suggesting that language and thought are interdependent.