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The rate at which light energy is converted into chemical energy of organic molecules is the ecosystem's:

Correct answer: D. Gross primary productivity

  • A. Net primary productivity
  • B. Gross secondary productivity
  • C. Net secondary productivity
  • D. Gross primary productivity

Explanation

Gross primary productivity is the total rate at which producers convert light energy into chemical energy through photosynthesis. Net primary productivity is what remains after plant respiration is subtracted from this gross amount.

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