Human Biology (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

ISBN: 9781305112100

Author: Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan

Publisher: Cengage Learning

See similar textbooks

Concept explainers

Nutrient Cycle

The chemical nutrients that are essential for the synthesis of living matter are taken from the physical environment. After the death and decomposition of living organisms, they are returned to the environment to be used over and again. This cyclic back …

Biosphere

The geologist Eduard Sues coined the term biosphere. The biosphere is characterized as a part of the earth, which includes ground and air. Moreover, the organisms on earth live in the biosphere. The biosphere is a confined area on the earth's surface whe…

Videos

Textbook Question

Chapter 24, Problem 5RQ

Describe the reservoirs and organisms involved in the carbon cycle and the nitrogen cycle.

Expert Solution & Answer

Want to see the full answer?

Check out a sample textbook solution

See solution

Chapter 24, Problem 4RQ

Chapter 24, Problem 1SQ

Students have asked these similar questions

List the main features of the nitrogen cycle.

Describe the role of microbes in the nitrogen cycle and the role nitrogen compounds in energy acquisition and consumption.

Identify the steps of the water cycle, the phosphoruscycle, the nitrogen cycle, and the carbon cycle.

Chapter 24 Solutions

Human Biology (MindTap Course List)

Ch. 24 - Prob. 1RQ Ch. 24 - Prob. 2RQ Ch. 24 - Prob. 3RQ Ch. 24 - Prob. 4RQ Ch. 24 - Describe the reservoirs and organisms involved in...Ch. 24 - Prob. 1SQ Ch. 24 - Prob. 2SQ Ch. 24 - ________ is the study of how organisms interact...Ch. 24 - Prob. 4SQ Ch. 24 - A feeding relationship that proceeds from algae to...

Ch. 24 - Prob. 6SQ Ch. 24 - Prob. 7SQ Ch. 24 - Prob. 1CT Ch. 24 - The use of off-road recreational vehicles may...Ch. 24 - Prob. 3CT

Knowledge Booster

Learn more about

Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, biology and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.

Describe the reservoirs and organisms involved in the carbon cycle and the nitrogen cycle.

Solution Summary: The author explains that the atmosphere contains 78% of nitrogen gas, which is the largest reservoir in the nitrogen cycle. The process of conversion of gaseous nitrogen to ammonia is known as nitrogen fixation.

Concept explainers

Videos

Want to see the full answer?

Chapter 24 Solutions