Which of the Following Statements About Ecology Is Incorrect

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about ecology is incorrect

• A)The biosphere consists of three layers- the hydrosphere,lithosphere and atmosphere.
• B)Communities with many populations of organisms are more stable than those with fewer populations.
• C)Vegetative cells must have water.
• D)The sun is the ultimate source of energy for all organisms in any ecosystem.

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Definitions:

ATP and NADPH

Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) and Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate (NADPH) are crucial molecules in cellular energy transfer and photosynthesis, serving as energy currency and reducing power, respectively.

Light-dependent Phase

The first stage of photosynthesis where sunlight is absorbed and used to produce energy carriers ATP and NADPH.

Chemoheterotrophs

Organisms that obtain their energy and carbon from organic compounds, typically by consuming other organisms or organic matter.

Photoautotrophs

Organisms that perform photosynthesis to synthesize nutrients from carbon dioxide and water using sunlight.