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Published on: August 14, 2026

The given statements (i-iv) are the characteristics of productivity.

(i) The rate of biomass production is called productivity and is expressed in terms of a kcal m -2 .

(ii) Net primary productivity is rate of production of biomass during photosynthesis.

(iii) Net primary productivity minus respiration loss is called net primary productivity.

(iv) Primary productivity depends only on the plant species inhabiting a particular area.

Identify the correct statements.

A
(i) and (iii)
B
(ii) and (iii)
C
(ii), (iii) and (iv)
D
(ii) and (iv)

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D

Net primary productivity is the rate of biomass production by plants during photosynthesis after respiration losses. Primary productivity also depends on plant species present in an area.

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