The Blood Falls Ecosystem Is Driven by Microbes That Reduce

question 61

Multiple Choice

The Blood Falls ecosystem is driven by microbes that reduce ________ and others that oxidize ________.

• A) nitrogen; iron
• B) phosphorus; nitrogen
• C) iron; sulfur
• D) sulfur; nitrogen
• E) carbon; sulfur

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Definitions:

Iodoethane

An organoiodine compound with the formula C2H5I, used as an alkylating agent in organic synthesis.

Ethoxide

Ethoxide refers to the anion or salt derived from ethanol, typically found in reactions as a strong base or nucleophile.

Iodobutane

An organoiodine compound with the formula C4H9I, used in organic synthesis as a source of iodide.

Major Organic Product

The primary product formed in the largest quantity during an organic chemical reaction, often the focus of synthesis efforts.