A Nitrogen to Phosphorous Ratio by Moles of 15:1 Is

Question

A nitrogen to phosphorous ratio by moles of 15:1 is often termed which of the following?
A) The Redford ratio
B) Net primary productivity
C) Gross primary productivity
D) The Redfield ratio

Accepted Answer

The nitrogen to phosphorous ratio of 15:1 is known as the Redfield ratio, named after Alfred Redfield who first proposed the concept of elemental stoichiometry in oceanic systems.