Biomass Generation Due to Heterotrophic Organisms is Called ________ Production

Question

Biomass generation due to heterotrophic organisms is called ________ production.
A) primary
B) secondary
C) auxotrophic
D) regulatory

Accepted Answer

Biomass generation due to heterotrophic organisms is called secondary production, as it is the second stage of energy transfer in an ecosystem, following primary production by autotrophs. Auxotrophic and regulatory are not relevant terms here.