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What process do autotrophs use to convert light energy into chemical energy?
What process do autotrophs use to convert light energy into chemical energy?
- Protein breakdown
- Cellular respiration
- Photosynthesis (correct)
- Lipid synthesis
How do plants return a significant amount of carbon back into the atmosphere?
How do plants return a significant amount of carbon back into the atmosphere?
- Via cellular respiration (correct)
- Through nitrogen fixation
- By forming lipids
- By storing carbon as proteins
What is the main energy source for detritivores?
What is the main energy source for detritivores?
- Photosynthesis
- Nitrogen fixation
- Protein synthesis
- Cellular respiration (correct)
Which process leads to the formation of calcium carbonate exoskeletons in coral reefs?
Which process leads to the formation of calcium carbonate exoskeletons in coral reefs?
Where is the largest pool of carbon in the world located?
Where is the largest pool of carbon in the world located?
What is the primary source of usable carbon for plants in the carbon cycle?
What is the primary source of usable carbon for plants in the carbon cycle?
How does the global nature of the carbon cycle differ from the nitrogen and phosphorus cycles?
How does the global nature of the carbon cycle differ from the nitrogen and phosphorus cycles?
Why can changes in local levels of nitrogen and phosphorus have major consequences for ecosystems?
Why can changes in local levels of nitrogen and phosphorus have major consequences for ecosystems?
How do consumers primarily obtain their carbon in the carbon cycle?
How do consumers primarily obtain their carbon in the carbon cycle?
What distinguishes carbon from other essential elements regarding its usage by living organisms?
What distinguishes carbon from other essential elements regarding its usage by living organisms?
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