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

How does primary production differ when comparing a dense forest to an open grassland?

A
It is higher in a dense forest due to more available sunlight.
B
It is lower in a dense forest because of the reduced rate of photosynthesis.
C
It is higher in a dense forest due to greater biomass accumulation.
D
It is similar in both ecosystems as sunlight is equally available.

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C

Dense forests usually have more plant biomass, leaf area, and photosynthetic capacity than open grasslands, so primary production is generally higher.

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