Not all consumed matter is incorporated into the biomass of a heterotroph. A heterotroph's growth is determined by its _______ secondary production, which equals ingestion minus _______.
A) net; chemosynthesis and perspiration
B) net; egestion and respiration
C) net; egestion and perspiration
D) gross; egestion and respiration

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Net secondary production is the energy stored in biomass after accounting for energy lost through egestion and respiration.

Not All Consumed Matter Is Incorporated into the Biomass of a Heterotroph