Chemosynthesis relies on chemical energy in the environment. The fact that no large organisms are known to undergo chemosynthesis suggests(1 point)

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chemical energy in the environment is equal to light energy.
chemical energy in the environment is equal to light energy.

chemical energy in the environment is weaker than light energy.
chemical energy in the environment is weaker than light energy.

chemical energy is toxic to large organisms.
chemical energy is toxic to large organisms.

chemical energy can never directly support large organisms.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

chemical energy in the environment is weaker than light energy.

Chemosynthesis typically occurs in environments where sunlight is not available, such as deep-sea hydrothermal vents. The energy derived from chemical reactions (such as hydrogen sulfide oxidation) is typically not sufficient to support the metabolic demands of larger organisms compared to the more potent energy derived from sunlight through photosynthesis.