Question

Based on the data, what would likely be the abundance of organisms that perform aerobic cellular respiration at a depth of 1,000 meters compared to near the surface? What adaptation would most benefit these organisms, based on the data provided?

Answer 1

Aerobic respiration is the process by which cells produce energy with the use of oxygen. In this analysis, we could suggest that compared to those organisms that are 1000m deep, those that are on the surface can produce energy more efficiently. Hence, they can greatly reproduce doubling their size within a small period of time.

The adaptation that best fit for those that are in 1000m deep is anaerobic respiration.