A Student Claims That the Image Below Demonstrates That Life

question 2

Multiple Choice

A student claims that the image below demonstrates that life is continuous. Which statement best evaluates the student's claim?

• A) The claim is supported because the image shows how the cell acquires matter from the environment.
• B) The claim is supported because the image provides information about how the cell obtains energy from its surroundings.
• C) The claim is supported because the image illustrates how a cell can respond to its environment.
• D) The claim is not supported because the image does not show how the cell reproduces to form new daughter cells.
• E) The claim is not supported because the image does not show how the cell transforms matter to make it useful for its continued survival.

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Definitions:

Aggressive Behavior

Actions intended to harm or intimidate others, which can be a response to a perceived threat or a means to assert dominance.

Passive Avoidance

A learning process in which an individual learns to refrain from certain behaviors to avoid a negative outcome.

Mild Punishing Stimuli

Stimuli that are not severely harmful or painful but are used to decrease the likelihood of a behavior recurring.

Strong Punishing Stimulus

A stimulus that significantly decreases the likelihood of a behavior recurring by causing discomfort or distress when the behavior is exhibited.