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Gross primary productivity is-

A

Rate at which organic molecuels are formed in an autotroph.

B

Rate at which organic molecuels are used up by an autotroph

C

Storage of organic molecuels in the body of an autotroph.

D

Rate at which organic molecules are transferred to next higher trophic level.

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