Which Statement Exemplifies the Biological Pump Concept

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which statement exemplifies the biological pump concept?

• A) Autotrophs bring in light photons to synthesize ATP.
• B) Calcium ions are brought into cells while toxic physiological byproducts are released.
• C) Bacteria oxidize Fe2+ into Fe3+, and Archaea reduce Fe3+ back into Fe2+.
• D) Primary producers sink to the deep ocean, which provides deep ocean organisms with nutrients when the primary producers die.

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