Hyperaccumulators Are Plants That ________

question 34

Multiple Choice

Hyperaccumulators are plants that ________.

• A) can survive on metal-contaminated soil by growing without taking in too much of the metal in question
• B) are extremely sensitive to the toxic effect of certain heavy metals and therefore act as an early warning system to detect contamination
• C) take up extremely high amounts of certain metals without being harmed
• D) accumulate dense root mats just above the layer of polluted soil
• E) none of the above

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Definitions:

Blank Slate

The idea that individuals are born without built-in mental content, and all knowledge comes from experience or perception.

Social Animal

An organism that highly engages in social interactions and is often dependent on a community or group for survival and benefits.

Social Cognition

The investigation into the methods by which individuals comprehend, retain, and utilize knowledge regarding others and social contexts.

Embodied Cognition

The theory suggesting that cognitive processes are deeply rooted in the body's interactions with the world.