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JAMB Biology 2008 Question 34

Question 34

Habitats and Biomes

An ecological factor that will have the most limiting effect on the abundance of phytoplankton in a turbid pond is

  1. A.pH
  2. B.oxygen
  3. C.light
  4. D.temperature.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (light)

Explanation

Turbid water is cloudy with suspended particles, which block light. Phytoplankton need light to photosynthesise, so light limits them most.