What is the main source of energy in a clear-water stream in an open area? a. chemosythetic bacteria b. algal blooms c. sunlight d. dead leaves

the answer is C. sunlight

The correct answer is option C

The main source of energy in a clear water stream in an open area is the sunlight.

The phytoplankton and the photosynthetic bacteria traps the sunlight and perform the process of photosynthesis.

These phytoplankton are eaten up by the zooplankton, then these zooplankton is eaten by the small fishes and so on.

both male and female gametes are produced by meiosis of the germ cells. therefore, both male and female gametes are haploid. one male and one female gamete unite during the fertilization to form the diploid zygote. in seed bearing plants, pollen grain is the male gametophyte, which produces sperm cells.

the correct answer is b