1.8 - Primary Productivity Flashcards
1
Q
Primary productivity
A
the rate that solar energy is converted into organic compounds via photosynthesis over a unit of time
2
Q
Respiration loss
A
the amount of energy plants use during photosynthesis and cellular respiration
3
Q
Gross primary productivity
A
the total amount of sun energy that plants capture and convert to energy
4
Q
Net primary productivity
A
the amount of energy (biomass) left after plants have used some for respiration
5
Q
Net primary productivity formula
A
gross primary productivity - respiration loss
6
Q
Generally, % of all sunlight is captured and converted. Of that, ~%is converted into biomass/net primary productivity.
A
1; 40
