The net primary productivity of an ecosystem is - Vidyadip

MCQ

The net primary productivity of an ecosystem is

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Total weight of green plants $-$ respiratory losses
B
Total weight of green plants $+$ respiratory losses
C
Respiratory losses alone
D
None of the above

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Answer

Correct option: A.

Total weight of green plants $-$ respiratory losses

a
(a)The total stored energy in the form of organic matter (which is not used by the producer itself) is called net primary productivity $(NPP).$

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