The organisms that produced oxygen gas in Earth's atmosphere paved the way for the type of metabolism used by larger organisms, called _______ metabolism.
A) anaerobic
B) photosynthetic
C) aerobic
D) homeostatic
E) heterotrophic

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The organisms that produced oxygen gas through photosynthesis were responsible for increasing the amount of oxygen in Earth's atmosphere. This paved the way for the evolution of larger organisms that use aerobic metabolism, which requires oxygen to generate energy. Therefore, the correct answer is option C, aerobic.

The Organisms That Produced Oxygen Gas in Earth's Atmosphere Paved