Campbell Biology (10th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321775651
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Chapter 52 - Test Your Understanding - Level 1 - Knowledge/Comprehension - Page 1182: 3

Answer

C - Eutrophic lakes are richer in nutrients

Work Step by Step

Eutrophic lakes are depleted in oxygen due to decomposition and, thus, rich in nutrients. Option A: Incorrect because Oligotrophic lakes are often deep, nutrient poor, and oxygen rich. Option B: Incorrect because eutrophic lakes have more nutrients for the growth of plants. Option D: Incorrect, oligotrophic lakes have poor decomposable organic matter because they are deep and oxygen-poor.
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