Carbon Is Fixed in the Biosphere Through ________ into Carbohydrate

question 40

Multiple Choice

Carbon is fixed in the biosphere through ________ into carbohydrate compounds.

• A) bacteria
• B) biomes
• C) photosynthesis
• D) dentrification
• E) transit

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Definitions:

Nitrogen-Fixing Bacteria

Bacteria capable of converting atmospheric nitrogen into ammonia, making nitrogen available to plants for growth.

T. Aquaticus

A species of bacterium that thrives in hot environments and is a source of Taq polymerase, a key enzyme in PCR (polymerase chain reaction) technology.

Agrobacterium

A genus of bacteria known for its ability to transfer DNA to plant cells, widely used in genetic engineering to introduce new genes into plant genomes.

Extreme Halophiles

Organisms that thrive in highly saline environments, often found in salt lakes and evaporation ponds.