Which statements are incorrect ? (i) Secondary productivity is defined as the rate of formation of new organic matter by consumers. (ii) Secondary productivity depends on the plant species inhabiting a particular area. (iii) Primary productivity varies in different types of ecosystems. (iv) Secondary productivity depends on a variety of environmental factors, availability of nutrients and photosynthetic capacity of plants. (v) The annual net secondary productivity of the whole biosphere is approximately 170 billion tons of organic matter by dry weight.
- A(i) and (ii)
- B(ii) and (iii)
- C(ii), (iv) and (v)
- DNone of these
✓ Correct answer: C
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