Question

Which is a possible food chain in the ocean from start to finish?

zooplankton, phytoplankton, large fish, small fish, large shark

large shark, large fish, small fish, zooplankton, phytoplankton

phytoplankton, large shark, zooplankton, large fish, small fish

phytoplankton, zooplankton, small fish, large fish, large shark

Answer 1

The correct order for a possible food chain in the ocean from start to finish is:

**phytoplankton, zooplankton, small fish, large fish, large shark**

In this chain:
1. **Phytoplankton** are the primary producers that convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis.
2. **Zooplankton** are primary consumers that feed on phytoplankton.
3. **Small fish** are secondary consumers that eat zooplankton.
4. **Large fish** are tertiary consumers that feed on small fish.
5. **Large sharks** are apex predators that feed on large fish.

So, the last option you provided is the accurate representation of a food chain in the ocean:

**"phytoplankton, zooplankton, small fish, large fish, large shark"**.