Microorganisms in the soil decompose waste as a source of energy for growth and release carbon dioxide (CO2). Scientists have observed that as soil temperatures increase (up to 25°C), the amount of CO2 released into the atmosphere from the soil increases. Which explanation about how environmental factors affect the growth of microorganisms is BEST supported by this observation? Group of answer choices:

1.) An increase in soil temperature decreases microorganism growth because the rate of decomposition decreases.

2.) An increase in soil temperature increases microorganism growth because of the rate of decomposition increases.

3.) An increase in the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere from the soil increases microorganism growth because the rate of decomposition decreases.

4.) An increase in the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere from the soil decreases microorganism growth because of the rate of decomposition increases.

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dna fingerprinting is defined as a process that determines the dna characteristics of an individual. these dna characteristics are unique among individuals as their fingerprints, so it is known as dna fingerprinting.

steps of dna fingerprinting includes extraction of dna from sample, amplification of dna, restriction digestion of amplified dna, and then analysis of dna by gel electrophoresis, respectively.

thus, the next step performed by the scientist is 'to cut the amplified dna (obtained by polymerase chain reaction) by restriction enzymes that cleave the dna into fragments and their analysis.'

the right option is; decreased genetic variation  

decreased genetic variation describes the effect of this environmental change.

genetic variation is the naturally occurring genetic diversities or differences between organisms of the same species in a population. genetic variation allows the survival and adaptability of a species when they encounter changing environmental conditions. when an endangered species reduces, it loses genetic variation which may not be restored even if the species rebound and will only be recovered through the gradual collection of mutations over many years.