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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