Single Answer MCQ
Q-00077613

What role do phytoplankton play in the Southern Ocean's ecosystem?

1

They are primary producers in the food chain.

2

They are the largest animals in the ocean.

3

They create glacial ice.

4

They contribute to the ozone layer.

Answer and Solution

Answer

A. They are primary producers in the food chain.

Solution:

Phytoplankton serve as primary producers in the Southern Ocean's food chain, using photosynthesis to convert sunlight into energy and forming the foundation for marine life.

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