Consider the Following Processes: Respiration, Combustion, Polymerization, Nitrification, Industrial Fixation

question 27

Multiple Choice

Consider the following processes: respiration, combustion, polymerization, nitrification, industrial fixation, and photosynthesis. How many of these result in the release of oxygen into the atmosphere?

• A) 1
• B) none
• C) all
• D) 2
• E) 4

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