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NEET UG BIOLOGY MCQ: ECO SYSTEM
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In an ecosystem if the Net Primary Productivity (NPP) of first trophic level is what would be the GPP (Gross Primary Productivity) of the third trophic level of the same ecosystem?
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Correct option: B
Option D () is correct because energy transfer efficiency is approximately 10%, so the GPP of the third trophic level would be 10% of 10% of the NPP of the first trophic level, resulting in .
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