Why Are Microorganisms Like Fungi, Bacteria, and Archaeons So Important

question 18

Multiple Choice

Why are microorganisms like fungi, bacteria, and archaeons so important to the carbon cycle?

• A)These microorganisms generate the oxygen necessary for aerobic organisms.
• B)Many of these microorganisms generate carbon dioxide, making it available for primary producers.
• C)These microorganisms form their own portion of the carbon cycle in case other areas of the carbon cycle fail.
• D)These microorganisms bridge the carbon cycle between terrestrial and marine environments.

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Definitions:

Probability

The measure of the likelihood that an event will occur, expressed as a number between 0 and 1.

Compressive Strength

The capacity of a material or structure to withstand loads tending to reduce size, measured by the maximum stress it can withstand without fracture.

Normal Distribution

A bell-shaped curve that shows data distribution where most measurements are centered around the mean, denoting a predictable pattern of variability.

Probability

A measure of the likelihood that an event will occur, expressed as a number between 0 and 1, where 0 indicates impossibility and 1 indicates certainty.