Which of the following would be the first link in a food chain located in the deep ocean near hydrothermal vents?
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Correct answer: Chemosynthetic bacteria
In ecosystems devoid of sunlight, chemosynthetic bacteria serve as the producers. They derive energy from the oxidation of inorganic chemicals like hydrogen sulfide instead of sunlight.
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