Question

Secondary productivity is the rate of formation of new organic matter by

• A. Consumer
• B. Parasite
• C. Decomposer
• D. Producer

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Consumer

The rate of resynthesis of organic matter by consumers is known as secondary productivity. It depends on the loss while transferring energy-containing organic matter from the previous trophic level in addition with consumption due to respiration and predation.