Question
What happens to algae when the temperature in the ocean becomes too hot? (1 point)
Responses
The algae become pale.
The algae become pale.
The algae are susceptible to infection.
The algae are susceptible to infection.
The algae become harmful to coral and are expelled.
The algae become harmful to coral and are expelled.
The algae thrive, providing benefits for coral
The response options are incorrect. When the temperature in the ocean becomes too hot, the algae undergo a process called bleaching. This means that the algae lose their pigmentation, causing them to become pale. The loss of pigmentation makes the algae more susceptible to infection, and they can become harmful to coral. In some cases, the coral expels the algae, resulting in coral bleaching and potential damage to coral reefs. Therefore, the correct response is:
The algae become pale.
The algae are susceptible to infection.
The algae become harmful to coral and are expelled.