Much of the carbon and nitrogen in wetlands is cycled by:
A) aerobic respiration
B) plants and aerobic heterotrophs
C) wild fire
D) anaerobic bacteria and archaea such as methanogens
E) cyanobacteria and phototrophs

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Wetlands are oxygen-poor environments that promote the growth of anaerobic bacteria and archaea such as methanogens. These microorganisms play an important role in cycling carbon and nitrogen through processes such as organic matter decomposition and methane production.

Much of the Carbon and Nitrogen in Wetlands Is Cycled