Most of the biomass in a grassland is found in _______; most of the biomass in the open ocean is in _______.
A) primary consumers; primary producers
B) primary producers; primary consumers
C) primary consumers; secondary consumers
D) secondary consumers; primary consumers
E) primary producers; secondary consumers

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In a grassland ecosystem, primary producers (such as grasses) are the main source of biomass, while in the open ocean, phytoplankton (also primary producers) account for the majority of biomass. Therefore, the correct answer is B, with primary producers being the dominant source of biomass in both ecosystems.

Most of the Biomass in a Grassland Is Found in _______;