An Early Consequence of the Release of Oxygen Gas by Plant

question 51

Multiple Choice

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

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

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