The Energetics of Photosynthesis Often Overshadows the Importance of Carbon

question 36

Multiple Choice

The energetics of photosynthesis often overshadows the importance of carbon fixation, but without this vital process,

• A)carbon dioxide levels would rise uncontrollably, making the Earth too warm to support life.
• B)atmospheric oxygen levels would be too low to support life on Earth.
• C)carbon atoms would not be readily available in biologically useful forms, causing organisms to grow and reproduce very slowly.
• D)all of the above

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