Ecology Practice Test
Ecology Ecosystem Energy Flow Questions and Answers
Which of the following best describes the relationship between Gross Primary Production (GPP) and Net Primary Production (NPP)?
Select your answer
A
NPP is the total energy captured by producers, while GPP is the energy available to consumers.
B
GPP and NPP are identical measures of the total solar energy converted to biomass.
C
NPP is the energy remaining from GPP after producers have accounted for their own metabolic needs through respiration.
D
GPP is the rate of biomass accumulation by consumers, whereas NPP is the rate for producers.
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