Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues, Books a la Carte Edition (8th Edition)

8th Edition

ISBN: 9780134154008

Author: Michael D. Johnson

Publisher: PEARSON

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Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues, Books a la Carte Edition (8th Edition)

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Solution Summary: The author explains the importance of the carbon cycle. It circulates in all the three spheres in a cyclic form.

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