Iron Is a Limiting Factor in Many Aquatic Ecosystems

question 95

True/False

Iron is a limiting factor in many aquatic ecosystems. If the iron level is increased, the amount of phytoplankton (which feed on iron) decreases.

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Definitions:

Zygote

The initial cell formed when two gamete cells are joined by means of sexual reproduction, containing genetic information from both parents.

Gamete

A mature sexual reproductive cell, such as a sperm or egg, that unites with another cell to form a new organism.

Random Chromosome Alignment

The process during meiosis where chromosomes arrange themselves randomly at the equatorial plate, which contributes to genetic variation.

Maternal Grandmother

The mother of one's mother, a key family member often involved in the upbringing and cultural transmission within families.