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Biology Ecosystem Structure and Function, Productivity and Decomposition Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 21, 2026

The biomass available for consumption by the heterotrophs 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 biomass remaining after plant respiration and available for consumption by heterotrophs.

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