Which of These Processes Likely Contributes LEAST to Growth of Microbes

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of these processes likely contributes LEAST to growth of microbes in subsurface environments

• A)Chemolithoautotrophy
• B)Organic detritus deposition from surface layers
• C)Chemolithoheterotrophy
• D)Chemoorganoheterotrophy
• E)All contribute equally

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Definitions:

Perfect Competition

A market structure characterized by many sellers and buyers, homogeneous products, and free entry and exit, resulting in price takers.

Economic Profit

The difference between a business's total revenue and its total costs, including both explicit and implicit costs.

Long-Run Supply Curve

A graphical representation showing the relationship between price and quantity supplied over time, factoring in adjustments in factors of production.

Constant-Cost Industry

Industry whose long-run supply curve is horizontal.