Question

which of the following is not true concerning marine microbes? a. they account for up to 90 percent of the ocean biomass. b. they play a minor role in biological and geochemical cycles. c. they are a potential source of new classes of antibiotics. d. they may possess genes that will help scientists combat global climate change. please select the best answer from the choices provided. a b c d

Explanation:

Marine microbes play a major role in biological and geochemical cycles and account for a significant portion of ocean biomass. They also have potential for new antibiotics - related genes. However, there is no evidence that they possess genes to combat global climate change.

Answer:

d. They may possess genes that will help scientists combat global climate change.