Q28 / 120 · NEET 2012 (Mains) · Botany

The rate of formation of new organic matter by rabbit in a grassland, is called

A
net productivity
Correct answer
B
secondary productivity
C
net primary productivity
D
gross primary productivity

Solution

The amount of energy accumulated in green plants through the process of photosynthesis is known as primary productivity. It may gross PP (i.e., the total organic matter synthesized) or Net PP (i.e., the weight of organic matter stored). The rate of resynthesis of organic matter by the consumers is known as secondary productivity.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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