In primary production:
A)carbon dioxide is released into the water.
B)oxygen is utilized by plants.
C)oxygen utilized by animals is less than the oxygen consumed by autotrophs.
D)proteins are made by animals.
E)there is a net gain in organic carbon by organisms.

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Primary production refers to the process by which autotrophs (like plants and algae) convert carbon dioxide into organic matter (such as carbohydrates, proteins, and fats) using energy from sunlight or chemical reactions. This process results in a net gain of organic carbon by organisms, as they create more organic material than they consume for their own respiration.

In Primary Production