(5) (10 pts) Plcase describe in dctail how the atmospheric composition changed, starting from the Earth formed to now.
6 Table A lists the major redox processes occurring in the sediments and their redox potential (
, in volt) at 25 C. I atmi, unit
activity, and pH = 7. In the ecosystemn, animals and microbes usually perform respiration through the oxidation of carbohydrates
to get energy and release CO2. Dependent on the environment, diflerent proces sses will be performed.
g C/yr, and the average C/N ratio of plant biomass is 100, what is the upper limit (i.e., maximum estimate) of oxygen used every year in microbial nitrification?