16. Photosynthetic organisms use energy from the sun to reduce A) formaldehyde; ethanol B) CO2; ethanol C) CO2; carbohydrates D) CO2; oxygen E) to none of the above

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Environmental Microbiology

Environmental biology deals with the study of microorganisms and their interaction with their surroundings. This term itself covers the microbial interactions with water, soil, air, and microbial too.