The oxygen that arose in early Earth's atmosphere was likely produced by organisms that were very similar to modern

A) plants.
B) algae.
C) fungi.
D) cyanobacteria.
E) protists.


D

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Which of the following statements best compares the pedicel and receptacle?

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Characterize the structure and function of antigens

What will be an ideal response?

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Why is the presence of clay particles important in soil?

a. They provide macronutrients- particularly nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. b. They bind metal ions, which would be toxic if absorbed by plants. c. They allow water to percolate through the soil, making oxygenrich air pockets available. d. The negative charges on clay bind to positively charged ions and prevent them from leaching.

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