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2023 · Q17
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Ecosystem question

2023 · Q17

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In the equation GPP −-− R = NPP

GPP is Gross Primary Productivity

NPP is Net Primary Productivity

R here is __________.

  1. A
    Respiratory quotient
  2. B
    Respiratory loss
  3. C
    Reproductive allocation
  4. D
    Photosynthetically active radiation
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Correct answer: B

In the equation GPP - R = NPP,

GPP stands for Gross Primary Productivity, NPP stands for Net Primary Productivity, and R represents the energy used by plants for their own metabolic processes, which is also known as Respiratory loss.

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