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What is the role of microorganisms in the nitrogen cycle?
What is the role of microorganisms in the nitrogen cycle?
- Microorganisms convert nitrates to nitrogen gas
- Microorganisms convert ammonia to nitrates
- Microorganisms convert nitrogen gas to ammonia (correct)
- Microorganisms are not involved in the nitrogen cycle
How do plants help regulate the world's climate and maintain optimal atmospheric conditions?
How do plants help regulate the world's climate and maintain optimal atmospheric conditions?
- Plants release carbon dioxide and absorb oxygen
- Plants release oxygen and absorb carbon dioxide (correct)
- Plants have no effect on atmospheric conditions
- Plants release both oxygen and carbon dioxide
What is the relationship between mycorrhizal fungi and plant roots?
What is the relationship between mycorrhizal fungi and plant roots?
- Mycorrhizal fungi have a symbiotic relationship with plant roots, enhancing water and nutrient uptake (correct)
- Mycorrhizal fungi are parasitic on plant roots
- Mycorrhizal fungi are toxic to plant roots
- Mycorrhizal fungi have no relationship with plant roots
What is the primary function of biodiversity in ecosystems?
What is the primary function of biodiversity in ecosystems?
What are the two criteria for an area to be considered a biodiversity hotspot?
What are the two criteria for an area to be considered a biodiversity hotspot?
How is genetic diversity within a species measured?
How is genetic diversity within a species measured?
What does the term 'community' refer to in the definition of an ecosystem?
What does the term 'community' refer to in the definition of an ecosystem?
Which of the following is NOT considered at the ecosystem level of organization?
Which of the following is NOT considered at the ecosystem level of organization?
What is the significance of biodiversity in maintaining the natural balance of nature?
What is the significance of biodiversity in maintaining the natural balance of nature?
Which of the following is NOT an example of an ecosystem mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT an example of an ecosystem mentioned in the text?
What does the term 'biodiversity' refer to according to the text?
What does the term 'biodiversity' refer to according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT a component of biodiversity that is assessed according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT a component of biodiversity that is assessed according to the text?
