An increase in the chlorophyll a content of a seawater sample with time yields a measurement of ________.
A. gross production of organic carbon
B. plant respiration
C. change in the species of phytoplankton in the sample
D. decomposition of plant cells
E. net production of organic carbon
Answer: E
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