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  4. Go through the following statements. A. Primary productivity of all ecosystem is a constant. B. The annual net primary productivity of the whole of the biosphere is 17 million tons (dry weight) of organic matter. C. Net primary productivity is the amount of biomass available for consumption by carnivores. D. Secondary productivity is defined as the rate of formation of new organic matter by decomposers. E. Primary productivity depends on the plant species inhabiting a particular area. Which of the above statements about productivity is true?

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Q. Go through the following statements.
$A$. Primary productivity of all ecosystem is a constant.
$B$. The annual net primary productivity of the whole of the biosphere is $17$ million tons (dry weight) of organic matter.
$C$. Net primary productivity is the amount of biomass available for consumption by carnivores.
$D$. Secondary productivity is defined as the rate of formation of new organic matter by decomposers.
$E$. Primary productivity depends on the plant species inhabiting a particular area.

Which of the above statements about productivity is true?

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Solution:

Correct answer is (d) Only $E$