A Cat Teaches Another Cat in the Same Alley to Hold

question 31

Multiple Choice

A cat teaches another cat in the same alley to hold a mouse a certain way so that the mouse can be more easily eaten.Based on the definitions of culture used in the textbook,can this example be said to be "culture"?

• A)Yes,because the information was passed on by social learning between cats.
• B)Yes,because a habit or practice can be said to be "culture."
• C)Yes,because the cats belong to a group of cats from the same alley.
• D)No,because the information was passed on in isolation.
• E)More than one of the choices is true.

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Definitions:

Nutritional Substances

Elements found in food that are essential for the growth, development, and maintenance of the body; includes vitamins, minerals, proteins, fats, and carbohydrates.

Elements

The basic substances that constitute all matter, each with its own distinct properties, which cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means.

Sodium

A chemical element (Na) that is essential for the body in small amounts but can lead to high blood pressure and other health issues when consumed in excess.

Low-Density Lipoproteins

Often referred to as "bad" cholesterol, these are lipoproteins that carry cholesterol from the liver to tissues and can contribute to plaque buildup in arteries.