The Ultimate Source of All Energy in a Terrestrial Ecosystem

question 18

Multiple Choice

The ultimate source of all energy in a terrestrial ecosystem is

• A) the organic matter in all the organisms of the ecosystem.
• B) electrons from water molecules.
• C) sunlight.
• D) ATP.
• E) inorganic mineral ions in the soil.

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