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

A. Microbes consume dissolved organic matter.
B. Microbes constitute particulate organic matter for zooplankton consumption.
C. Marine viruses contribute to the production of dissolved organic matter.
D. All of the choices are correct.


Answer: D

Biology & Microbiology

You might also like to view...

Which would be most effective against Pseudomonas?

A. Alcohol B. Radiation C. Quaternary ammonium compounds D. Iodophors

Biology & Microbiology

Which factor plays a role in determining blood pressure? a. Arteriole dilation b. Total blood volume c. All of these choices

d. Amount of blood the ventricle pumps out e. Cardiac output

Biology & Microbiology

Which of the following has a role in sediment consolidation similar to that of mangroves?

a. red algae. b. seagrasses. c. green algae. d. rockweed. e. giant kelp.

Biology & Microbiology

In comparing mitosis and meiosis, which of the

following statements is true? a. Meiosis I is more like mitosis than is meiosis II. b. Both processes result in four cells. c. Pairing of homologues occurs in both. d. Chromatids are present only in mitosis. e. Meiosis II resembles mitosis

Biology & Microbiology