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State whether the following is true or false. Net primary productivity is equal to gross primary productivity plus the energy spent on respiration.

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Question

State whether the following is true or false.

Net primary productivity is equal to gross primary productivity plus the energy spent on respiration.

True or False
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Solution

This statement is false.

Explanation:

  • NPP = GPP − energy spent on respiration.
  • So NPP is obtained by subtracting respiration from GPP, not adding it.
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Chapter 18: Ecosystem - EXERCISES [Page 1018]

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Sarita Aggarwal Biology [English] Class 12 ISC
Chapter 18 Ecosystem
EXERCISES | Q III. 3. | Page 1018
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