Biological Science
5th Edition
ISBN: 9780321743671
Author: Scott Freeman
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 56, Problem 5TYK
Which of the following is normally the longest-lived reservoir for carbon?
a. atmospheric CO2
b. marine plankton (primary producers and consumers)
c. petroleum
d. wood
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