Gross primary productivity (GPP) is the rate at which
A)producers convert solar energy into chemical energy through photosynthesis.
B)producers use chemical energy through aerobic respiration.
C)producers manufacture chemical energy minus energy used through respiration.
D)chemical energy is transferred from one trophic level to the next.
E)consumers use chemical energy through respiration.

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Gross primary productivity (GPP) refers to the rate at which producers, such as plants, convert solar energy into chemical energy through photosynthesis. This energy is then available to support the entire food chain, from herbivores to carnivores.

Gross Primary Productivity (GPP) Is the Rate at Which