Once a nutrient enters an ecosystem, itA) must remain in that ecosystem.B) can cycle endlessly in that ecosystem.C) must leave that ecosystem to enter into an organism.D) cannot leave that ecosystem.E) can only leave that ecosystem if it is carried by a living organism.

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Once a nutrient enters an ecosystem, itA)  must remain in that ecosystem.B)  can cycle endlessly in that ecosystem.C)  must leave that ecosystem to enter into an organism.D)  cannot leave that ecosystem.E)  can only leave that ecosystem if it is carried by a living organism.

nicholas deblanc · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Nutrients can cycle endlessly in an ecosystem through various natural processes such as the water cycle, carbon cycle, and nitrogen cycle. These cycles ensure that the nutrients are continuously reused by the organisms within the ecosystem.

Once a nutrient enters an ecosystem, it

A) must remain in that ecosystem.
B) can cycle endlessly in that ecosystem.
C) must leave that ecosystem to enter into an organism.
D) cannot leave that ecosystem.
E) can only leave that ecosystem if it is carried by a living organism.

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