NEETBiologyEcosystemMCQ+4 / −1
In relation to Gross primary productivity and
Net primary productivity of an ecosystem,
which one of the following statements is
correct?
- AThere is no relationship between Gross primary productivity and Net primary productivity
- BGross primary productivity is always more than net primary productivity
- CGross primary productivity is always less than net primary productivity
- DGross primary productivity and Net primary productivity are one and same
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Correct answer: B
Gross primary productivity of an ecosystem is the rate of production of organic matter during photosynthesis. Net primary productivity is GPP-respiration. Hence, gross primary productivity is always more than NPP.
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