Encouraging the growth (via nutrient fertilization) of photosynthetic protists in marine environments may help reduce global warming because ________.
A) photosynthetic protists are primary consumers in many marine food chains
B) photosynthetic protists fix atmospheric carbon dioxide, decreasing atmospheric carbon dioxide levels
C) the increased oxygen consumption by large populations of photosynthetic protists will increase photosynthesis in land plants
D) photosynthetic protists would release a lot of oxygen, and fertilizing them would increase levels of oxygen in the atmosphere

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Photosynthetic protists fix atmospheric carbon dioxide, decreasing atmospheric carbon dioxide levels. This is important because carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming. By encouraging the growth of photosynthetic protists, we can help reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and mitigate the effects of global warming.

Encouraging the Growth (Via Nutrient Fertilization) of Photosynthetic Protists in Marine