Question

What would likely happen first to the carbon in the deer carcass as it lies on the forest floor after the mountain lion has finished feeding on it? a. It would be incorporated into other organisms. b. It would be released back into the atmosphere. c. It would be turned into coal. d. It would be incorporated into the soil.

Answer 1

The answer is  a.  It would be incorporated into other organisms.

Answer 2

Ans.

Carbon is one of the four most important atoms found in cells of all living organisms and is a major constituent of biomolecules, such as carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.

When the deer is killed and eaten by the mountain lion, its dead remains are eaten by some other animals, such as vultures, jackals, and wild dogs.

These organisms that feed on dead organisms are known as scavengers. Hence, the carbon present in deer carcass would be incorporated into scavengers.

Thus, the correct answer is 'option). B.'