NEET Botany Ecosystem Components MCQ Question
What is the rate of production of organic matter during photosynthesis called?
Gross primary productivity
Net primary productivity
Biomass production
Energy flow
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The rate of production of organic matter during photosynthesis is defined as gross primary productivity (GPP). This is mentioned in the NCERT text as a key component of ecosystem productivity.
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