Carbon Dioxide with Radioactive Carbon Was Bubbled into an Illuminated

question 4

Multiple Choice

Carbon dioxide with radioactive carbon was bubbled into an illuminated aquarium containing unfiltered pond water. In what order will radioactivity appear in various organisms in the aquarium?

• A) herbivores, carnivores, producers
• B) producers, herbivores, carnivores
• C) producers, carnivores, herbivores
• D) herbivores, producers, carnivores
• E) All organisms will take up radioactive carbon simultaneously.

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