An Increase in the Chlorophyll a Content of a Seawater

question 102

Multiple Choice

An increase in the chlorophyll a content of a seawater sample with time yields a measurement of

• A) change in the species of phytoplankton in the sample.
• B) gross production of organic carbon.
• C) plant respiration.
• D) net production of organic carbon.
• E) decomposition of plant cells.

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