The "Net Primary Productivity" Is

question 32

Multiple Choice

The "net primary productivity" is:

• A)The amount of energy used in metabolism by producers
• B)The amount of energy given off as heat by producers
• C)The amount of energy trapped by the autotrophs of an ecosystem
• D)The amount of energy available for consumers
• E)Both amount of energy given off as heat by producers and amount of energy trapped by the autotrophs of an ecosystem are correct

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