External Input of Organic Matter Is Not Likely to Be

question 26

Multiple Choice

External input of organic matter is not likely to be important in the:

• A)Epipelagic zone.
• B)Hadal zone.
• C)Bathyal zone.
• D)Abyssal zone.
• E)Supralittoral zone.

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Definitions:

Pericycle

A layer of meristematic cells typically found between the endodermis and phloem in roots.

Parenchyma Cells

A type of plant cell known for its role in photosynthesis, storage, and tissue repair and regeneration.

Horizontal Pathway

A gene transfer method in which genetic information moves between organisms in a manner other than traditional reproduction.

Soil

The top layer of earth in which plants grow, composed of organic matter, minerals, gases, liquids, and organisms that together support life.