In the equation for net primary production, would you ever expect R to be zero?
A) Yes, but only when the system is at equilibrium.
B) Yes, but only when the system is out of equilibrium.
C) No, unless the system is at equilibrium.
D) No, unless the system is out of equilibrium
E) No, because there would be no life if R was zero.

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Respiration (R) is a fundamental process for living organisms, and if R were zero, it would imply no metabolic activity, meaning no life.

In the Equation for Net Primary Production, Would You Ever