Which among A-D is not a step in the eutrophication process? A) O rapid growth of algae and cyanobacteria B) O influx of excess nutrients to an aquatic environment, particularly nitrogen and phosphorous C) O heterotrophic, aerobic respiration D) O eventual increase in the numbers of fish and other aquatic life due to the rise in oxygen concentration of the water E) OA-D are all a part of eutrophication

Which among A-D is not a step in the eutrophication process? A) O rapid growth of algae and cyanobacteria B) O influx of excess nutrients to an aquatic environment, particularly nitrogen and phosphorous C) O heterotrophic, aerobic respiration D) O eventual increase in the numbers of fish and other aquatic life due to the rise in oxygen concentration of the water E) OA-D are all a part of eutrophication

Biology 2e

2nd Edition

ISBN:9781947172517

Author:Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark

Publisher:Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark

Chapter46: Ecosystems

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 3VCQ: Figure 46.17 Which of the following statements about the nitrogen cycle is false? Ammonification...

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