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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

  1. AGross primary productivity
  2. BSecondary gross productivity
  3. CNet primary productivity
  4. 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).

NPP=GPP−RNPP = GPP - R

Net primary productivity is the available biomass for the consumption to heterotrophs (herbivores and decomposers).

Answer: Net primary productivity
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