Question 1

________ is the process by which plants absorb a portion of their nutrients from senescing tissues to be stored and used for the production of new tissues.

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Question 2

All heterotrophs to some degree function as decomposers.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Decomposers are primarily autotrophs.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Litterbags can be used to estimate the rate of decomposition.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In decomposition,fungi generally

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A)  extend hyphae to invade litter and excrete hypha.
B)  break down litter through shredding.
C)  consume microbivores on tissues.
D)  gain energy directly through photosynthesis.

Question 6

In open water,the undissolved remains of dead organisms and other organic material that drifts toward the bottom is called ________ organic matter.

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Question 7

During the process of decomposition,carbon quality typically declines.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The release of organically bound nutrients into an inorganic form is called ________.

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Exam 22: Decomposition and Nutrient Cycling

In decomposition,fungi generally

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Decomposers are primarily autotrophs.

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During the process of decomposition,carbon quality typically declines.

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The release of organically bound nutrients into an inorganic form is called ________.

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All heterotrophs to some degree function as decomposers.

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________ is the process by which plants absorb a portion of their nutrients from senescing tissues to be stored and used for the production of new tissues.

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Litterbags can be used to estimate the rate of decomposition.

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In open water,the undissolved remains of dead organisms and other organic material that drifts toward the bottom is called ________ organic matter.

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Exam 22: Decomposition and Nutrient Cycling

In decomposition,fungi generally

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Decomposers are primarily autotrophs.

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During the process of decomposition,carbon quality typically declines.

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The release of organically bound nutrients into an inorganic form is called ________.

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All heterotrophs to some degree function as decomposers.

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________ is the process by which plants absorb a portion of their nutrients from senescing tissues to be stored and used for the production of new tissues.

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Litterbags can be used to estimate the rate of decomposition.

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In open water,the undissolved remains of dead organisms and other organic material that drifts toward the bottom is called ________ organic matter.

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