Eutrophic Lakes Typically Support Ten Times the Microbial Concentrations of an Oligotrophic

question 53

Multiple Choice

Eutrophic lakes typically support ten times the microbial concentrations of an oligotrophic lake. Which of the following statements are NOT true of eutrophic lakes?

• A) Biochemical oxygen demand is high.
• B) Population of consumer aquatic animals is high.
• C) Nitrogen and phosphorous levels are usually high.
• D) Photosynthetic activities are altered.
• E) Algal bloom is a common characteristic.

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Definitions:

ATP Synthesis

ATP Synthesis is the biochemical process by which cells produce ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate), utilizing energy from food molecules or sunlight in photosynthetic organisms to power cellular functions.

Light-Dependent Reactions

Reactions of photosynthesis in which light energy absorbed by chlorophyll is used to synthesize ATP and usually NADPH. Include cyclic electron transport and noncyclic electron transport.

Photoautotrophs

Organisms that carry out photosynthesis to produce glucose and other organic compounds from carbon dioxide and water using light energy.

Land Plants

Plants that have adapted to live primarily on land, including a wide range of flora from grasses to trees.