What would happen if phytoplankton of an ocean is completely destroyed for some reason? 1) The ocean as a carbon sink would be adversely affected. 2) The food chains in the ocean would be adversely affected. 3) The density of ocean water would drastically decrease. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

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Correct Answer: 1 and 2 only. Statement 1 is correct as phytoplankton knock back carbon dioxide generating world's oxygen output. Statement 2 is correct as Phytoplankton serves as initial link in oceanic food chain by eating zooplankton which further eats other animals that are consumed by sea creatures, so option A. is correct as only statements 1 and 2 are correct.

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