Net Primary Productivity Is the Primary Productivity of an Ecosystem

question 21

Multiple Choice

Net primary productivity is the primary productivity of an ecosystem, after subtracting energy lost in

• A) dead plant tissues.
• B) inedible plant tissues.
• C) respiration by primary producers.
• D) respiration by primary consumers.
• E) inefficiencies of photosynthesis.

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