Giant Sequoia Trees (Sequoiadendron Giganteum) Are Among the Largest and Longest-Living

question 136

Multiple Choice

Giant sequoia trees (Sequoiadendron giganteum) are among the largest and longest-living organisms on Earth. These trees grow in weight by up to 1000 pounds of wood per year. As these trees are growing, they:

• A)incorporate CO₂ into their biomass (wood, roots, and needles).
• B)are probably a net sink of CO₂.
• C)generate some CO₂ through cellular respiration.
• D)All of these choices are correct.

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