The Difference Between Gross Primary Productivity and Net Primary Productivity

question 83

Multiple Choice

The difference between gross primary productivity and net primary productivity is

• A) the amount of sunlight reflected by plants.
• B) the rate of photosynthesis of autotrophs.
• C) determined by the amount of energy used for plant life processes.
• D) the rate of herbivorous consumption of autotrophs.
• E) negligible.

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Definitions:

Silver Acetate

A chemical compound with the formula AgC2H3O2, used in plating and as a photographic agent.

NaCl

Sodium chloride, commonly known as table salt, an ionic compound consisting of sodium and chloride ions.

AgCl

Silver chloride, a white crystalline solid that is photosensitive and less soluble in water.

Spectator Ions

Ions that are present in a chemical reaction but do not participate in it, remaining unchanged throughout the reaction.