The author’s contention about the importance of bacteria and fungi in the production of energy for life processes would be most clearly strengthened if which of the following were found to be true? Options: A . &nbspBoth aerobes and anaerobes provide sources of energy through the decomposition of organic material. B . &nbspMost compounds containing carbon are unavailable as energy sources except to some bacteria and fungi. C . &nbspBacteria and fungi break down inert material in ways that do not involve oxidation. D . &nbspMany compounds remain inert, even in the presence of bacteria and fungi.

The author’s contention about the importance of bacteria and fungi in the

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The author’s contention about the importance of bacteria and fungi in the production of energy for life processes would be most clearly strengthened if which of the following were found to be true?

Options:

A . Both aerobes and anaerobes provide sources of energy through the decomposition of organic material.

B . Most compounds containing carbon are unavailable as energy sources except to some bacteria and fungi.

C . Bacteria and fungi break down inert material in ways that do not involve oxidation.

D . Many compounds remain inert, even in the presence of bacteria and fungi.

Answer: Option B
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B
Option (B)
In the passage, the author says that bacteria and fungi act as catalysts in oxidation of inert products ultimately leading to release of carbon dioxide. Inert compounds are those which do not react with other compounds. As per option B, most compounds containing carbon cannot be used as energy sources by organisms except bacteria and fungi. This would strengthen the author’s opinion that bacteria and fungi play a crucial role.

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