What would happen in an ecosystem if there was less denitrification (compared to the past)? Over time__. Select one: a. nitrogen would accumulate in the ecosystem b. there would be a net loss of nitrogen from the ecosystem, and more N2 would be directly available to plants c. more N2 would be directly available to plants d. there would be a net loss of nitrogen from the ecosystem

What would happen in an ecosystem if there was less denitrification (compared to the past)? Over time__. Select one: a. nitrogen would accumulate in the ecosystem b. there would be a net loss of nitrogen from the ecosystem, and more N2 would be directly available to plants c. more N2 would be directly available to plants d. there would be a net loss of nitrogen from the ecosystem

Biology (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

ISBN:9781337392938

Author:Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg

Publisher:Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg

Chapter55: Ecosystems And The Biosphere

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 8TYU: Which biogeochemical cycle does not have a gaseous component but cycles from the land to sediments...

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