When new marine phytoplankton biomass is produced by photosynthesis, dissolved carbon dioxide is converted to ________.

A. soluble inorganic compounds
B. carbon dioxide gas
C. organic carbon compounds
D. carbon dioxide solids
E. None of these is correct.


Answer: C

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