What Is Secondary Production

question 28

Multiple Choice

What is secondary production?

• A) energy converted by secondary consumers from primary consumers
• B) solar energy that is converted to chemical energy by photosynthesis
• C) food that is converted to new biomass by consumers
• D) energy that is not used by consumers for growth and reproduction
• E) growth that takes place during the second year of life in consumers

---

Definitions:

Capsule

A structure, often a part of anatomy or bacterial cells, that encases or envelops an organ, joint, or bacterial cell, providing protection or structural integrity.

Thymosin

A hormone secreted by the thymus gland, playing a role in the maturation of T lymphocytes, an essential part of the immune system.

T-cells

A type of white blood cell that plays a central role in cell-mediated immunity, recognizing and destroying infected cells in the body.

Maturation

The process of development and growth, leading to a fully developed or mature state.