Botany-Ecosystem Components

NEET Botany Ecosystem Components MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 12

If the Gross Primary Productivity (GPP) of an ecosystem is 2000 kcal m⁻² yr⁻¹ and the respiration losses (R) are 800 kcal m⁻² yr⁻¹, what is the Net Primary Productivity (NPP) of the ecosystem?

A

1200 kcal m⁻² yr⁻¹

B

2800 kcal m⁻² yr⁻¹

C

1600 kcal m⁻² yr⁻¹

D

800 kcal m⁻² yr⁻¹

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

Net Primary Productivity (NPP) is calculated by subtracting respiration losses (R) from Gross Primary Productivity (GPP). Here, NPP = 2000 - 800 = 1200 kcal m⁻² yr⁻¹.

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