Which Pathway Is the Foundation for the Majority of Ecosystems

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which pathway is the foundation for the majority of ecosystems and food chains on Earth?

• A) photosynthesis
• B) anaerobic respiration
• C) aerobic respiration
• D) chemosynthesis
• E) decomposition

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