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Using the Linnaean system of nomenclature, corn is named Zea mays. What is the specific epithet in this name?
  a. Zea mays
  b. Zea
  c. mays
  d. Quercus
  e. corn

Question 2

What would be the ultimate effect on an ecosystem if decomposers were eliminated?
  a. The rate of photosynthesis would increase.
  b. The consumers would have to eat twice as much.
  c. Energy flow between producers and consumers would increase.
  d. All life would eventually cease as nutrients would no longer be available.
  e. Producers would outgrow consumers due to the excess of carbon dioxide.

Answer to q. 1

c

Answer to q. 2

d

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