Which of the Following Is a Major Violator of the Chemical

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a major violator of the chemical cycling principle?

• A) primary producers
• B) detritivores
• C) decomposers
• D) humans
• E) bacteria

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Treasury Stock

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Preferred Stock

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