Question

Secondary productivity refers to the formation of new organic matter. It is being done by:

• A. Producers
• B. Consumers
• C. Decomposer
• D. Parasites

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Consumers

• The rate of resynthesis of organic matter by the consumers is known as secondary productivity.

• It depends upon the loss while transferring energy containing organic matter from the previous trophic level plus the consumption due to respiration and predation.