NEET Botany Food Chains & Webs MCQ Question
If the Gross Primary Productivity (GPP) of a terrestrial ecosystem is 1000 kcal m⁻² yr⁻¹ and the respiration losses (R) are 400 kcal m⁻² yr⁻¹, what is the Net Primary Productivity (NPP) of this ecosystem?
600 kcal m⁻² yr⁻¹
1400 kcal m⁻² yr⁻¹
400 kcal m⁻² yr⁻¹
1000 kcal m⁻² yr⁻¹
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Net Primary Productivity (NPP) is calculated by subtracting respiration losses (R) from Gross Primary Productivity (GPP). Therefore, NPP = GPP - R = 1000 - 400 = 600 kcal m⁻² yr⁻¹.
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