what-is-the-primary-difference-between-gross-consumer-productivity-gcp-and-net-c

Question

What is the primary difference between Gross Consumer Productivity (GCP) and Net Consumer Productivity (NCP)?

Accepted Answer

GCP includes all energy consumed, while NCP is the energy stored after respiration

Answer

GCP refers to energy at one trophic level, while NCP spans multiple levels

Answer

GCP is measured in plants, while NCP is measured in animals

Answer

NCP includes energy lost as heat, while GCP does not