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What are the three major nutrients found in all biological tissues?
What are the three major nutrients found in all biological tissues?
Carbon, Nitrogen, Phosphorus
List the different forms of phosphorus mentioned in the text.
List the different forms of phosphorus mentioned in the text.
PO4, TP (particulate), Organic and inorganic forms
What are the common components found at all trophic levels?
What are the common components found at all trophic levels?
Carbon, Nitrogen, Phosphorus
What is the most abundant gas in the Earth's atmosphere?
What is the most abundant gas in the Earth's atmosphere?
Name some organic compounds where nitrogen is an integral component.
Name some organic compounds where nitrogen is an integral component.
Describe the different oxidation states in which nitrogen can be found.
Describe the different oxidation states in which nitrogen can be found.
What are the main forms of dissolved phosphorus in aquatic systems?
What are the main forms of dissolved phosphorus in aquatic systems?
Describe the process of nitrification by chemotrophs.
Describe the process of nitrification by chemotrophs.
What is the principal site for nitrification and denitrification in Lake Rotoiti, NZ?
What is the principal site for nitrification and denitrification in Lake Rotoiti, NZ?
When does nitrogen fixation by heterocystic cyanobacteria show maximum activity?
When does nitrogen fixation by heterocystic cyanobacteria show maximum activity?
What are the main forms of particulate organic matter in aquatic systems?
What are the main forms of particulate organic matter in aquatic systems?
Explain the process of denitrification by anaerobic heterotrophs.
Explain the process of denitrification by anaerobic heterotrophs.
