Photosynthesis in the open sea occurs in the
A)euphotic zone.
B)abyssal zone.
C)bathyal zone.
D)coastal zone.
E)profundal zone.

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Photosynthesis requires sunlight, and the euphotic zone is the layer of the ocean where sunlight can penetrate and support photosynthesis. The other zones listed do not receive enough sunlight to support photosynthesis, especially the abyssal and profundal zones which are characterized by extreme darkness and high pressure.

Photosynthesis in the Open Sea Occurs in the