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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