Question

A chemist is studying dissolved gases in the ocean. She graphs her data as shown below.

Based on the data, what would likely be the abundance of organisms that perform aerobic cellular respiration at a depth of 1,000 meters compared to near the surface? What adaptation would most benefit these organisms, based on the data provided?

Answer 1

Based on the data, there would likely be a very low amount of organisms performing aerobic cellular respiration at 1,000 meters as compared to the surface. This is due to the sudden drop in oxygen concentrations from 6 to 1.8 between 800-1,000 meters, while carbon dioxide increased from 44 ml/l to 49 ml/l.

The most beneficial adaptation for organisms based on the data would be anaerobic cellular respiration (without oxygen).

Explanation:

Aerobic cellular respiration is a chemical process where oxygen is required to create energy from carbohydrates.

Answer 2

aquatic environment is best fit