In the Open Ocean,_______

question 17

Multiple Choice

In the open ocean,_______.

• A)the relative abundance of Archaea versus Bacteria increases with depth
• B)the relative abundance of Archaea versus Bacteria decreases with depth
• C)Archaea are not present
• D)Archaea are only found in extreme environments such as near thermal vents

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