Which of the Following Statements About Biological Diversity Is NOT

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about biological diversity is NOT true?

• A)Scientists estimate that 10-50 million species exist.
• B)Biodiversity is described in terms of genetic,community,and landscape diversity.
• C)Biodiversity refers to the variety of life on Earth.
• D)Biodiversity is evenly distributed throughout the biosphere.
• E)Many species that are in danger of extinction have not been identified and studied.

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Definitions:

Transamination

A biochemical process by which an amino group from one amino acid is transferred to a keto acid, forming a new amino acid.

Metabolized

The process by which substances are transformed within the body, often into energy or components for growth and repair.

Glucose

A basic form of sugar that serves as a crucial source of energy in living beings and is a constituent of numerous carbohydrates.

Amino Acids

Organic compounds that serve as the building blocks of proteins, necessary for health and vital processes in the body.