Which of the Following Represents the Correct Ranking of Zones

question 70

Multiple Choice

Which of the following represents the correct ranking of zones in terms of their proximity to the surface of an ocean (from closest to farthest away) ?

• A) Pelagic, benthic, abyssal
• B) Pelagic, abyssal, benthic
• C) Abyssal, benthic, pelagic
• D) Benthic, pelagic, abyssal
• E) Benthic, abyssal, pelagic

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Definitions:

Young Zygospore

An early developmental stage of a zygospore, which is a thick-walled spore produced by the fusion of two similar gametes in fungi.

Haploid

Refers to cells that contain one complete set of chromosomes, typical of gametes in sexually reproducing organisms.

Mycorrhizae

A symbiotic association between a fungus and the roots of a vascular host plant, beneficially affecting nutrient uptake and resistance to pathogens.

Algae

Photosynthetic organisms that are primarily aquatic and can be either unicellular or multicellular.