If a deep-sea hydrothermal vent community relies primarily on chemosynthesis, which consequence follows regarding energy production?

💡 Explanation

Chemosynthesis uses energy derived from inorganic chemical reactions, such as the oxidation of hydrogen sulfide or methane, to produce organic compounds. Because deep-sea vents lack sunlight, chemosynthesis becomes the primary energy source, therefore energy is generated from chemicals, rather than photosynthesis.

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