lesson 3.4 Flashcards
1
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what is the biological function of carbon
A
Carbon is a key element to any type of organic matter
2
Q
What is the biological function of nitrogen
A
Nitrogen is a key element in the construction of amino acids and RNA
3
Q
What is the biological function of phosphorus
A
Phosphorus is a key element in the growth and repair of tissues and cells and a genetic building block
4
Q
What is the carbon cycle
A
The cycle in which carbon is distributed throughout an ecosystem
5
Q
What is the nitrogen cycle
A
The cycle in which nitrogen is distributed throughout an ecosystem
6
Q
What is the phosphorus cycle
A
The cycle in which phosphorus is distributed throughout an ecosystem
