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If phytoplanktons are destroyed in the sea then
  1. It will affect the food chain.
  2. No effect will be seen.
  3. Primary consumers will grow luxuriantly.
  4. Algae will get more space to grow.

A
It will affect the food chain.
B
No effect will be seen.
C
Primary consumers will grow luxuriantly.
D
Algae will get more space to grow.
Solution
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Phytoplanktons are the producers that convert solar energy into food which is then passed on to the successive trophic levels. Hence, if phytoplanktons are destroyed in the sea then the entire food chain will collapse.
Therefore, the correct answer is option A.

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