Which of the following describes the amount of organic material that is available for transfer to the next trophic level after subtracting material used for respiration?(1 point)

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Net Primary productivity
Net Primary productivity

Primary productivity
Primary productivity

Biomass
Biomass

Gross Primary productivity

Answer 1

The correct answer is Net Primary Productivity.

Net Primary Productivity (NPP) is defined as the amount of organic material available for transfer to the next trophic level after accounting for the energy used in respiration by primary producers.