The chemical representation of algae is C106H263O110N16P. The Gulf of Mexico contains 0.2 mg/L of nitrogen and 0.08 mg/L of phosphorus. a.Which is the limiting nutrient for algal growth in the water? Assume all other nutrients are abundant. b.What will be the mass of algae produced per liter of water (mg/L) in an algal bloom? c.If the nitrogen source is reduced by 50%, would the algae production also decrease by half? d.If the phosphorus source is reduced by 50%, would the algae production also decrease by half?

The chemical representation of algae is C106H263O110N16P. The Gulf of Mexico contains 0.2 mg/L of nitrogen and 0.08 mg/L of phosphorus. a.Which is the limiting nutrient for algal growth in the water? Assume all other nutrients are abundant. b.What will be the mass of algae produced per liter of water (mg/L) in an algal bloom? c.If the nitrogen source is reduced by 50%, would the algae production also decrease by half? d.If the phosphorus source is reduced by 50%, would the algae production also decrease by half?

Concepts of Biology

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Author:Samantha Fowler, Rebecca Roush, James Wise

Publisher:Samantha Fowler, Rebecca Roush, James Wise

Chapter20: Ecosystems And The Biosphere

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1ACQ: Figure 20.12 Which of the following statements about the nitrogen cycle is false? a. Ammonification...

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