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The rate at which light energy is converted to the chemical energy of organic molecules is the ecosystem’s

1. net primary productivity
2. gross primary productivity
3. net secondary productivity
4. gross secondary productivity

Correct answer: gross primary productivity

Solution

Gross primary productivity is the total rate at which producers convert light energy into chemical energy through photosynthesis. Net primary productivity would subtract the energy producers use for respiration, so it is smaller.

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