Single Answer MCQ
Q-00077643
What role do phytoplankton play in the Antarctic ecosystem?
1
They are predators that control fish populations.
2
They are the primary producers that support marine food chains.
3
They are decomposers that recycle nutrients.
4
They are invasive species disrupting the habitat.
Answer and Solution
Answer
B. They are the primary producers that support marine food chains.
Solution:
Phytoplankton act as primary producers, generating energy through photosynthesis and forming the base of the marine food chain in the Southern Ocean.
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