The Total Amount of Energy Created by Producers Is Known

question 45

Multiple Choice

The total amount of energy created by producers is known as ________________.

• A) net primary productivity
• B) gross primary productivity
• C) the top trophic level
• D) the lowest trophic level
• E) none of the above

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Definitions:

Cord Blood

Blood that remains in the placenta and attached umbilical cord after childbirth, rich in blood-forming stem cells and used in medical treatments.

Fresh Blood

Blood that has recently been shed and is characterized by its bright red color due to its oxygen content.

Mechanical Ventilation

A life-support technique that assists or replaces spontaneous breathing by providing a mechanical flow of air/oxygen into and out of the lungs.

Respiratory Distress Syndrome

A serious condition that affects the lungs, making it difficult to breathe, most commonly seen in premature infants.