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Which fraction of organic carbon can pass through a filter with a pore size typically between 0.22 and 0.7 micrometers?
Dissolved organic carbon (DOC)
What is the term used to refer to the fraction of organic carbon that remains on the filter after passing through?
Particulate organic carbon (POC)
What does DOM refer to?
The total mass of the dissolved organic matter
Which is typically more abundant, DOC or DOM?
DOM
What percentage of all organic matter does DOC account for?
20%
Test your knowledge on Dissolved Organic Carbon (DOC) and Dissolved Organic Matter (DOM) with this quiz! Learn about the differences between DOC and POC, and discover the important role they play in the environment.
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