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What processes regulate the contribution of regenerated C to the overall inventory of dissolved inorganic carbon in the ocean? [50 words maximum]

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What processes regulate the contribution of regenerated C to the overall inventory of dissolved inorganic carbon in the ocean? [50 words maximum]

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The regulation of regenerated C contribution to the ocean's dissolved inorganic carbon inventory is primarily controlled by biological processes like photosynthesis, respiration, and decomposition. Additionally, physical processes like ocean circulation and gas exchange at the sea-air interface also play a role.

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Now, consider the calculation of the regenerated C pool from a different dataset.If you now assume the saturation concentration of oxygen is 251.1 umol L-1, the O2/C molar ratio is 138/122 and measure an oxygen concentration of 175.2 umol L-1 you can calculate the regenerated C concentration from regeneration alone.You assume no change to the total alkalinity of the ocean, but do need to add the contribution of the alkalinity influence from the NO3- released during the regeneration process. For this assume an O2/NO3- molar ratio of 138/16 and quantify the total contribution of regeneration on the carbon balance in umol L-1.  Give your result to 1 decimal place. Note that 'umol' is used as a shorthand for micromol"

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