Which of the Following Statements About Nutrient Cycling Is FALSE

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about nutrient cycling is FALSE?

• A)An ecosystem has the property of regulating the cycling of nutrients.
• B)An ecosystem is self-sustaining in terms of its nutrient supply.
• C)Nutrients are continuously cycled between organisms and the environment.
• D)In an ideal nutrient cycle, small amounts of nutrients are lost.
• E)In a nutrient cycle, the rate of flow differs among nutrients and habitats.

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