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Published on: August 14, 2026
If the available biomass for consumption by heterotrophs in an ecosystem is 
year , and the rate of production of organic matter during photosynthesis is 
year , what is the respiratory loss?
A
year
B
year C
year
D
year
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
, so 
.
Given: GPP 
, NPP (available to heterotrophs) 
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