Question

the ___ is near the bottom of the water and does not receive sunlight. no photosynthesis can occur here.​

Answer 1

Apoptotic Zone

Step-by-step explanation:

54% of the ocean lies in the Bathyscaphe (apoptotic) zone into which no light penetrates. This is also called the midnight zone and the deep ocean. Due to the complete lack of sunlight, photosynthesis cannot occur and the only light source is bio luminescence.