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Biology Ecosystem Previous Year Questions Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 13, 2026

The biomass available for consumption by the herbivores and the decomposers is called

A
Net primary productivity
B
Secondary productivity
C
Standing crop
D
Gross primary productivity

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Net Primary Productivity (NPP) is the portion of energy or biomass produced by autotrophs (plants) that remains after respiration and is available for consumption by herbivores and decomposers.

Gross Primary Productivity (GPP) is the total energy fixed by producers, but since respiration uses part of it, only NPP is available to the next trophic levels.

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