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Which consequence results when ocean acidification inhibits bicarbonate transport in zooxanthellae?

A)Coral bleaching due to energy starvation
B)Increased coral calcification rate
C)Enhanced nitrogen fixation efficiency
D)Elevated zooxanthellae population density

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Coral bleaching occurs because acidification reduces bicarbonate transport during photosynthesis within zooxanthellae, leading to decreased energy production; therefore, the coral expels them to survive, rather than fix more nitrogen or thrive at higher density.

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