. Which of the following accurately describes nutrient limitation?

AIf one essential nutrient within an ecosystem runs out, primary productivity will be limited.
BLimiting nutrients are the nutrients whose supply is in excess.
CNitrogen is typically the limiting nutrient in freshwater environments.
DSoil environments aren't affected by nutrient limitation.

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Verified Answer :

A. If one essential nutrient within an ecosystem runs out, primary productivity will be limited.

A specific nutrient is need for every organism in the ecosystem. If this particular nutrient is diminished within the ecosystem then cellular processes will decreases and a great number of specie will die.