NEET Solved Paper 2018 Question 62
Question: Which of the following organisms are known as chief producers in the oceans? [NEET - 2018]
Options:
A) Cyanobacteria
B) Diatoms
C) Dinoflagellates
D) Euglenoids
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
- Diatoms are a major group of algae and are among the most common types of phytoplankton. They are known as the chief producers in the oceans because they perform photosynthesis and produce a significant portion of the oxygen and organic matter in marine ecosystems.