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Author: Martin
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Chapter 55, Problem 4TYU
Which of the following equations shows the relationship between gross primary productivity (GPP) and net primary productivity (NPP)?
- (a) GPP = NPP - photosynthesis
- (b) NPP =GPP -photosynthesis
- (c) GPP = NPP - plant respiration
- (d) NPP =GPP -plant respiration
- (e) NPP = GPP - animal respiration
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