Question
Biology Question on energy flow through ecosystems
The total energy fixed by a green plant is called:
A
Net Production
B
Primary Production
C
Secondary Production
D
Gross Production
Answer
Gross Production
Explanation
Solution
Gross production is the total energy captured by plants through photosynthesis. Net production is the energy left after respiration. Gross production represents the full energy potential fixed through the plant’s photosynthetic activities.