Which of the Following Is NOT a Source of Carbon

question 74

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a source of carbon dioxide for our atmosphere?

• A) Volcanoes
• B) Decay of organic materials
• C) Burning of fossil fuels
• D) Plant respiration
• E) Plant photosynthesis

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Definitions:

Mitochondria

Membrane-bound organelles in eukaryotic cells, serving as the site of aerobic respiration and energy production.

Circular DNA

DNA that forms a closed-loop structure, found in bacteria, mitochondria, and chloroplasts, distinct from the linear DNA of most eukaryotes.

Gymnosperms

A group of seed-producing plants that includes conifers, cycads, Ginkgo, and gnetophytes, notable for not having flowers or fruit.

Wingless Insects

Insects that lack wings at all stages of their life cycle, adapted for different modes of life than their winged counterparts.