Question

Which of the following is true regarding kelp?

a.it lacks a root system.
b.it is quite rare.
c.it is found only in the pacific ocean.
d. it is unable to photosynthesize.

Answer 1

The true statement about kelp is that it lacks a root system; it is not rare, can be found in multiple oceans, and it can photosynthesize. The answer is option A.

Step-by-step explanation:

The true statement regarding kelp is that it lacks a root system. Kelp is not rare; instead, it forms kelp forests which are highly productive ecosystems found throughout the ocean in temperate and arctic climates. While kelp lacks a root system, it has other structures (like holdfasts) to anchor it to the ocean floor.

Additionally, kelp is not found only in the Pacific Ocean, as it can be found in various oceans around the world. Lastly, kelp does have the ability to photosynthesize. It uses photosynthesis to produce oxygen and serve as the base of the marine food chain within its ecosystem.