Asked by ayush kumar on Jun 20, 2024

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Which cycle is NOT an example of a general nutrient cycle? 

A)  nucleic acid cycle 
B)  carbohydrate cycle 
C)  hydrologic cycle 
D)  protein cycle

Carbohydrate Cycle

The series of processes by which carbohydrates are synthesized, broken down, and reused in the biosphere.

Protein Cycle

The dynamic process of protein synthesis, utilization, degradation, and recycling within living organisms.

  • Understand the interconnectedness of biogeochemical cycles, including the hydrologic, carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus cycles, and their impact on ecological equilibrium.
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Angel Maria JosephJun 24, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The hydrologic cycle, also known as the water cycle, is not a nutrient cycle. It describes the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth, which is distinct from the cycling of nutrients such as carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus.