Which of the Following Is an Important Role for Fungi

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an important role for fungi in the carbon cycle?

• A) Fungi release fixed carbon back to the environment for other plants and photosynthetic organisms to utilize.
• B) Fungi provide fixed carbon to plants for the production of plant cellular tissues.
• C) Fungi fix carbon by undergoing photosynthesis.
• D) Fungi reduce atmospheric carbon dioxide.

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Definitions:

Marginal Utility

This term refers to the additional satisfaction or utility gained by consuming one more unit of a good or service.

Rational Consumer

An economic theory assumption that consumers make purchasing decisions based on their rational outlook, available information, and self-interest to maximize utility.

Income Effect

A change in the quantity demanded of a product that results from the change in real income (purchasing power) caused by a change in the product’s price.

Normal Good

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