What is the relationship between Net Primary Productivity (NPP) and Gross Primary Productivity (GPP)?
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Correct answer: NPP = GPP - Respiration (R)
Net Primary Productivity is the weight of organic matter stored by producers after accounting for respiratory losses. It represents the actual biomass available for consumption by heterotrophs.
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