An Early Consequence of the Release of Oxygen Gas by Plant

question 48

Multiple Choice

An early consequence of the release of oxygen gas by plant and bacterial photosynthesis was to

• A) generate intense lightning storms.
• B) change the atmosphere from oxidizing to reducing.
• C) make it easier to maintain reduced molecules.
• D) cause iron in ocean water and terrestrial rocks to rust (oxidize).
• E) prevent the formation of an ozone layer.

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