Asked by Panthira Aungsuworapruek on May 13, 2024
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Plants utilize a portion of their gross primary production (GPP)for respiration.
Gross Primary Production
The total amount of chemical energy generated by plants through photosynthesis before any energy is used for life processes like respiration.
Respiration
The process by which living organisms take in oxygen and release carbon dioxide, fundamental for energy production.
- Understand the basic concepts of ecosystem dynamics, including energy flow and nutrient cycling.
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Manshikha TanejaMay 13, 2024
Final Answer :
True
Explanation :
Plants, like all living organisms, require energy for their metabolic processes, including respiration. Therefore, they use a portion of the GPP they produce through photosynthesis for their own respiration needs. The remaining GPP can be used for growth and reproduction or stored as biomass.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the basic concepts of ecosystem dynamics, including energy flow and nutrient cycling.