Which of the following describes the organisms and/or processes that were most influential in the creation of early Earth ecosystems? a. Extinction of animals and domination of plants b. Build up the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide c. Prokaryotic production of an oxygen rich environment d. Eukaryotic growth

Which of the following describes the organisms and/or processes that were most influential in the creation of early Earth ecosystems? a. Extinction of animals and domination of plants b. Build up the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide c. Prokaryotic production of an oxygen rich environment d. Eukaryotic growth

BIOLOGY:CONCEPTS+APPL.(LOOSELEAF)

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Chapter18: Life's Origin And Early Evolution

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Problem 7SA: Photosynthesis carried out by one group of ________ resulted in Earths first increase in atmospheric...

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