In the Absence of Rehearsal,research Has Shown That Information Can

question 5

Multiple Choice

In the absence of rehearsal,research has shown that information can be held in the short-term memory store for _____ seconds or less.

• A)5
• B)7
• C)10
• D)20

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Definitions:

Cyanobacteria

Photosynthetic microorganisms, also known as blue-green algae, that are key players in nitrogen fixation and oxygen production in various ecosystems.

Lichens

Symbiotic associations between a fungus and a photosynthetic partner, typically an alga or cyanobacterium, living together in a mutualistic relationship.

Horizontal Gene Transfer

The movement of genetic material between unicellular and/or multicellular organisms other than by the "vertical" transmission of DNA from parent to offspring.

Transformation

Taking up of extraneous genetic material from the environment by bacteria.