Which of the Following Processes Directly Require the Activity of Microorganisms

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following processes directly require the activity of microorganisms?

• A) release of organic carbon into the environment from animal and plant remains
• B) absorption of sulfate from the environment by green plants
• C) release of organic nitrogen into the environment by dead plants and animals
• D) conversion of organic phosphorus in animal and plant remains into inorganic phosphorus
• E) All of the above require microbial activity.

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Definitions:

Mare

A dark, low-lying, relatively smooth area on the Moon consisting of basalt.

Lunar Highlands

Rough, mountainous regions on the moon's surface, characterized by their lighter color and higher altitude than the lunar maria.

Mare

Latin for "sea," often used to describe the large, dark basaltic plains on the Moon, formed by ancient volcanic eruptions.

Lunar Highlands

Elevated, mountainous regions on the moon's surface, characterized by high albedo, heavy cratering, and made predominantly of anorthosite.