Question
What happens to algae when the temperature in the ocean becomes too hot? (1 point)
Responses
The algae become harmful to coral and are expelled.
The algae become harmful to coral and are expelled.
The algae become pale.
The algae become pale.
The algae thrive, providing benefits for coral.
The algae thrive, providing benefits for coral.
The algae are susceptible to infection.
Responses
The algae become harmful to coral and are expelled.
The algae become harmful to coral and are expelled.
The algae become pale.
The algae become pale.
The algae thrive, providing benefits for coral.
The algae thrive, providing benefits for coral.
The algae are susceptible to infection.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
When the temperature in the ocean becomes too hot, the algae become pale. This is a phenomenon known as coral bleaching, where the symbiotic algae (zooxanthellae) living in coral tissues are expelled due to stress from elevated temperatures, leading to a loss of color and essential nutrients for the coral.