Which of the following describes plankton?Question 2Select one:a.diverse group of mostly microscopic organisms that drift in marine and fresh water systems and serve as a food source for larger aquatic organismsb.diverse group of exclusively microscopic organisms that drift in marine and fresh water systems and serve as a food source for larger aquatic organisms.c.diverse group of exclusively microscopic organisms that drift in fresh water systems and serve as a food source for larger aquatic organisms.d.diverse group of exclusively microscopic organisms that drift in marine ecosystems and serve as a food source for larger aquatic organisms.
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Which of the following describes plankton?Question 2Select one:a.diverse group of mostly microscopic organisms that drift in marine and fresh water systems and serve as a food source for larger aquatic organismsb.diverse group of exclusively microscopic organisms that drift in marine and fresh water systems and serve as a food source for larger aquatic organisms.c.diverse group of exclusively microscopic organisms that drift in fresh water systems and serve as a food source for larger aquatic organisms.d.diverse group of exclusively microscopic organisms that drift in marine ecosystems and serve as a food source for larger aquatic organisms.
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The correct answer is:
a. diverse group of mostly microscopic organisms that drift in marine and fresh water systems and serve as a food source for larger aquatic organisms
This is because plankton includes a diverse group of organisms that are not exclusively microscopic, some can be seen with the naked eye. They are found in both marine and freshwater systems, not exclusively in one or the other. They serve as a primary food source for a variety of larger aquatic organisms.
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