Which of the Following Does Not Indicate Microbe Involvement in Energy

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following does not indicate microbe involvement in energy and nutrient flow?

• A)Decomposition of dead matter and wastes
• B)Digestion of complex carbohydrates in animal diets
• C)Formation of greenhouse gases, CO₂ and methane
• D)Thermal hot springs warmed by heat from earth's interior

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Definitions:

Metamorphosed Rocks

Rocks that have undergone a change in mineral composition and texture due to extreme heat and pressure conditions.

Wedge-Shaped Zone

A geological area characterized by its wedge or triangular shape, often indicating tectonic activity or sediment accrual at plate boundaries.

Accretionary Prism

A geological structure formed by the accumulation of sedimentary and oceanic plate material scraped off a subducting plate, typically found at convergent plate boundaries.

Metamorphosed Rocks

Rocks that have undergone a transformation in mineralogy, texture, or chemical composition due to exposure to high pressures and temperatures.