When comparing short-term and long-term memory processes, the most accurate description is that

A. short-term memory processes act through second messenger systems while long-term memory processes require protein synthesis.
B. NEITHER short-term nor long-term memory processes require protein synthesis.
C. BOTH short-term and long-term memory processes require protein synthesis.
D. invertebrate animals like Aplysia and Drosophila do not show long-term memory processes.
E. long-term memory processes act through second messenger systems while short-term memory processes require protein synthesis.


Answer: A

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