Which of These Is the LEAST Important Physiological Activity to Consider

question 64

Multiple Choice

Which of these is the LEAST important physiological activity to consider when studying an ecosystem?

• A)primary production by chemolithotrophs
• B)primary production by phototrophs
• C)decomposition by chemoorganotrophs
• D)methane production by methanogens
• E)biogeochemical cycling of the elements

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