Net primary productivity represents:a

the rate at which energy is captured during photosynthesis.
b. the amount of biomass in excess of that needed to support plant cell respiration.
c. the amount of carbon dioxide produced by plants.
d. plant reproduction per unit area per unit time.
e. energy production in an area per unit time.


B

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