If phytoplanktons are destroyed from sea, then:

Correct answer: A. Food chain will be effected

  • A. Food chain will be effected
  • B. Primary consumers will grow
  • C. Algae will get more grow luxuriantly
  • D. No effect will be seen

Explanation

Phytoplankton are the main producers at the base of most marine food chains, so their destruction would disrupt energy transfer to consumers and higher trophic levels. The effect would extend through the entire food chain, not merely affect algae growth.

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