NTA Abhyas NEET2020BotanyEcosystemPractice
Among the following statements, incorrect statement is
Options
- AThe oceanic reservoir regulates the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
- BIt is estimated that 4 × 10 10 kg of carbon is fixed in the biosphere through photosynthesis annually.
- COf the total quantity of global carbon, 71% carbon is found dissolved in ocean.
- DCarbon constitutes 49% of the dry weight of organisms and is next to the water.
Correct answer
B. It is estimated that 4 × 10 10 kg of carbon is fixed in the biosphere through photosynthesis annually.
Step-by-step solution
Carbon cycling takes place through atmosphere, ocean and through living and dead organisms. Fossil fuel also represents a reservoir of carbon. During photosynthesis comparatively large amount of carbon is fixed annually in the biosphere. And again a considerable amount of carbon is returned back to the atmosphere as C O 2 through the respiration of different flora and fauna. Decomposers also contribute substantially to the C O 2 pool by their processing of waste materials and dead organic matter of land or oceans.