Nutrients in Coral Reefs Are

question 50

Multiple Choice

Nutrients in coral reefs are .

• A) extremely limited, which is why productivity is lower than the deep ocean
• B) so plentiful that there is no limit to phytoplankton growth
• C) largely trapped below the pycnocline
• D) recycled efficiently because the water is shallow

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Definitions:

Intracellular Microorganisms

Microorganisms that live within the cells of a host, often causing disease or infection.

Cell-Mediated

Referring to immune responses that do not involve antibodies but rather the activation of phagocytes and antigen-specific cytotoxic T-lymphocytes.

Antibody-Mediated

Refers to the immune response that involves the production of antibodies by B cells to target and neutralize foreign invaders like bacteria and viruses.

Red Blood Cells

The cells in blood that are primarily responsible for the transport of oxygen from the lungs to the tissues of the body.