MHT CET 202621 AprilEvening Shift
- Exam
- MHT CET
- Year
- 2026
- Date
- 21 April
- Shift
- Evening Shift
- Subject
- Biology
- Chapter
- Ecosystem
MHT CET 2026 · 21 April · Evening Shift · Biology · Ecosystem
The available biomass after respiration of producers and other...
The available biomass after respiration of producers and other plant losses is __________.
Options
- AGross primary productivity
- BSecondary gross productivity
- CNet primary productivity
- DNet productivity
Correct answer
C. Net primary productivity
Step-by-step solution
Gross primary productivity (GPP) of an ecosystem is the rate of production of organic matter during photosynthesis.
A considerable amount of GPP is utilised by plants in respiration. Gross primary productivity minus respiration losses (R), is the net primary productivity (NPP).
Net primary productivity is the available biomass for the consumption to heterotrophs (herbivores and decomposers).
Answer: Net primary productivity
A considerable amount of GPP is utilised by plants in respiration. Gross primary productivity minus respiration losses (R), is the net primary productivity (NPP).
Net primary productivity is the available biomass for the consumption to heterotrophs (herbivores and decomposers).
Answer: Net primary productivity