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NEET Previous Year Question

$In the equation GPP-R = NPP R represents :$

Topic: NEET PYQ

Answer: D. Full step-by-step solution below.

A $Radiant energy$
B $Retardation factor$
C $Environment factor$
D $Respiration losses$

Correct answer: D

Solution

(d) In the equation GPP - R = NPP, R stands for respiration losses by plants. After using some energy in respiration, the remaining energy becomes Net Primary Productivity (NPP).

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