Which of the following is false concerning the carbon cycle?Decomposers take organic carbon and turn it into inorganic nutrients (phosphorus, sulfur, nitrogen, etc.)Consumers take in organic carbon (food) and convert the waste into carbon dioxide.C) Producers take carbon dioxide and turn it into organic carbon (food).Plants take organic carbon (food) and convert the waste into carbon dioxide.

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Chapter20: Ecosystems And The Biosphere

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

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Which of the following is false concerning the carbon cycle?
Decomposers take organic carbon and turn it into inorganic nutrients (phosphorus, sulfur, nitrogen, etc.)
Consumers take in organic carbon (food) and convert the waste into carbon dioxide.
C) Producers take carbon dioxide and turn it into organic carbon (food).
Plants take organic carbon (food) and convert the waste into carbon dioxide.

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