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 can never directly support large organisms.
chemical energy can never directly support large organisms.
chemical energy is toxic to large organisms.

Answer 1

The best response to the statement is: chemical energy can never directly support large organisms.

This suggests that the energy derived from chemical reactions (as in chemosynthesis) does not provide enough energy or resources to sustain larger, more complex life forms, which typically rely on the more abundant and efficient energy from sunlight (photosynthesis).