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Bacteria and archaea, collectively known as prokaryotes, are present on every continent and make up around half of the global biomass -- the total weight of all organisms on Earth. Most prokaryotes perform respiration that uses energy and releases carbon dioxide, contributing to climate warming. Therefore, as global temperatures rise, prokaryotes could increase climate warming at a faster rate than current models suggest.
Which of the following would it be most useful to know in order to evaluate the argument?
A. The relationship between temperature and the prokaryote’s carbon output is inversely proportional.
B. The amount of carbon dioxide released by a prokaryote in a given period of time depends on its weight
C. The carbon output of the prokaryote during a given time period depends on its respiration rate, which is positively correlated to changes in temperature.
D. Some prokaryotes will increase their carbon output in response to higher temperatures
E. The relationship between temperature and the prokaryote’s respiration rate is inversely proportional
Which of the following would it be most useful to know in order to evaluate the argument?
A. The relationship between temperature and the prokaryote’s carbon output is inversely proportional.
B. The amount of carbon dioxide released by a prokaryote in a given period of time depends on its weight
C. The carbon output of the prokaryote during a given time period depends on its respiration rate, which is positively correlated to changes in temperature.
D. Some prokaryotes will increase their carbon output in response to higher temperatures
E. The relationship between temperature and the prokaryote’s respiration rate is inversely proportional
27 Jun 2023, 20:05
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Premise- Prokaryotes-> present everywhere, make up half of global biomass.
-> Perform respiration- uses energy, releases CO2- contributing to climate warming
Conclusion- as global temp rises-> Prokaryotes could increase global warming at a faster rate
A. The relationship between temperature and the prokaryote’s carbon output is inversely proportional. - Opposite of what the author speaks
B. The amount of carbon dioxide released by a prokaryote in a given period of time depends on its weight- Out of scope
C. The carbon output of the prokaryote during a given time period depends on its respiration rate, which is positively correlated to changes in temperature. - Correct, exactly what we need
D. Some prokaryotes will increase their carbon output in response to higher temperatures- Out of scope, we don't know that
E. The relationship between temperature and the prokaryote’s respiration rate is inversely proportional - Out of scope
-> Perform respiration- uses energy, releases CO2- contributing to climate warming
Conclusion- as global temp rises-> Prokaryotes could increase global warming at a faster rate
A. The relationship between temperature and the prokaryote’s carbon output is inversely proportional. - Opposite of what the author speaks
B. The amount of carbon dioxide released by a prokaryote in a given period of time depends on its weight- Out of scope
C. The carbon output of the prokaryote during a given time period depends on its respiration rate, which is positively correlated to changes in temperature. - Correct, exactly what we need
D. Some prokaryotes will increase their carbon output in response to higher temperatures- Out of scope, we don't know that
E. The relationship between temperature and the prokaryote’s respiration rate is inversely proportional - Out of scope
22 Aug 2024, 10:51
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I agree with the answer provided :
C. The carbon output of the prokaryote during a given time period depends on its respiration rate, which is positively correlated to changes in temperature.
but the question says to evaluate what is needed , it does not have to be postively correlated as the evaluation will conclude the argument is false.so other options also possible.
ChandlerBong please clarify
C. The carbon output of the prokaryote during a given time period depends on its respiration rate, which is positively correlated to changes in temperature.
but the question says to evaluate what is needed , it does not have to be postively correlated as the evaluation will conclude the argument is false.so other options also possible.
ChandlerBong please clarify
