Much of the Loss of Biologically Available Nitrogen in the Ocean

question 1

Multiple Choice

Much of the loss of biologically available nitrogen in the ocean is now thought to be due to a consortium of microbes carrying out ______.

• A)the anammox reaction
• B)denitrification
• C)nitrification
• D)nitrogen fixation

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Definitions:

Synostosis

The fusion of two or more bones into a single bone, which can occur naturally during aging or as a result of pathological or surgical processes.

Gomphosis

A type of fibrous joint where a peg-like structure fits into a socket, such as the connection between teeth and jawbone.

Flexing

The action of contracting a muscle or group of muscles to cause movement of a limb or other body part.

Hyperextending

The act of extending a limb or joint beyond its normal range of motion, which can lead to strain, injury, or damage of tissues.