Which of the Following Statements Concerning the Microbial Loop Is

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning the microbial loop is not true?

• A) microbes consume dissolved organic matter
• B) marine viruses contribute to the production of dissolved organic matter
• C) microbes constitute particulate organic matter for zooplankton consumption
• D) all of the statements are true

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