C) The resulting temperature gradient and load of reduced minerals provides an ample source of energy for lithotrophs, mainly sulfur oxidizing bacteria, which are the primary producers in the deep sea food chain.
(C) The resulting temperature gradient and load of reduced minerals; provides; an ample source of energy for lithotrophs) (bacteria; are; the primary producers in the deep sea food chain)
C) The resulting temperature gradient and load of reduced minerals bacteria
provides are
an ample source of energy for lithotrophs
the primary producers in the deep sea food chain