Which of the Following Statements About Protists Is False

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about protists is false?

• A) Protists are photosynthetic and are one of the foundations of the marine food web.
• B) Protists are synthesizers of materials that form many sandy beaches
• C) Protists neutralize the sulfuric acid in deep sea vents.
• D) Protists aid in ruminant herbivore digestion.
• E) Protists aid in the formation of what we call crude oil.

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Definitions:

Aversive Conditioning

A behavioral conditioning technique where noxious stimuli are associated with undesirable or unwanted behavior in order to reduce or eliminate that behavior.

Behavior Therapist

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