The depth at which the cellular respiration rate equals the photosynthetic rate is referred to as the:
A)calcium compensation depth.
B)epipelagic depth.
C)euphotic zone.
D)compensation depth.
E)productive zone.

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The depth at which the rate of oxygen produced through photosynthesis is equal to the rate at which oxygen is consumed through cellular respiration is called the compensation depth. At this depth, there is neither net production nor consumption of oxygen.

The Depth at Which the Cellular Respiration Rate Equals the Photosynthetic