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(D) Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants and other organisms convert light energy into chemical energy. While terrestrial plants like t

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Algae

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(D) Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants and other organisms convert light energy into chemical energy. While terrestrial plants like trees and shrubs contribute to photosynthesis,the vast majority of photosynthesis on Earth occurs in aquatic environments. Algae,particularly phytoplankton in oceans,are responsible for approximately $90\%$ or $9/10$th of the total global photosynthesis. Therefore,the correct answer is $D$.

Column-$I$	Column-$II$
$(a)$ Zoospores	$(i)$ Fusion between one large non-motile female gamete and a smaller motile male gamete.
$(b)$ Isogamous	$(ii)$ Flagellated (motile) asexual spores.
$(c)$ Anisogamous	$(iii)$ Gametes can be flagellated and similar in size.
$(d)$ Oogamous	$(iv)$ Fusion of two gametes dissimilar in size.

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