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Which of the following statements is incorrect?

A

1)Evolutionary biologists believe that the success of mammals is largely due to their ability to maintain a constant body temperature

B

2)The mechanisms used by most mammals to regulate their body temperature 'are similar to the ones that humans use

C

3) Plants do not have such mechanisms to maintain internal temperatures

D

4)An overwhelming majority of animals and nearly all plants can maintain a constant internal environment.

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To determine which statement is incorrect among the given options, we will analyze each statement one by one. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Analyze the First Statement:** - The first statement claims that evolutionary biologists believe that the success of mammals is largely due to their ability to maintain a constant body temperature. - This statement is **correct** because mammals are indeed known for their ability to regulate their body temperature (homeothermy), which has contributed to their success in various environments. 2. **Analyze the Second Statement:** - The second statement states that the mechanisms used by most mammals to regulate their body temperature are similar to the ones that humans use. - This statement is also **correct**. Humans, like other mammals, utilize similar physiological mechanisms (such as sweating and shivering) to maintain body temperature. 3. **Analyze the Third Statement:** - The third statement asserts that plants do not have mechanisms to maintain internal temperature. - This statement is **correct** as well. Plants generally do not have the ability to regulate their internal temperature like mammals do; they rely on environmental conditions and can only adapt to certain extents. 4. **Analyze the Fourth Statement:** - The fourth statement claims that an overwhelming majority of animals and nearly all plants can maintain a constant internal environment. - This statement is **incorrect**. While some animals (like mammals) can maintain a constant internal temperature, the majority of animals (ectotherms) and nearly all plants cannot maintain a constant internal environment; their body temperature and internal conditions often change with the surrounding environment. ### Conclusion: - The incorrect statement among the options is **Option 4**.
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