Productivity in Coastal Ecosystems Is Higher Than in Other Areas

Multiple Choice

Productivity in coastal ecosystems is higher than in other areas of the ocean. How would the removal of viruses from coastal waters affect this productivity?

A) Productivity would increase because fewer organisms would be dying.
B) Productivity would increase because there would be more space for organisms to grow.
C) Productivity would decrease because the turnover of nutrients would be slower.
D) Productivity would decrease because fewer inorganic molecules would be available.
E) Productivity would remain the same.