In general, the rate at which energy is stored by organisms through the formation of organic matter is called:
A)biomass.
B)chlorophyll.
C)compensation depth.
D)primary productivity.
E)upwelling.

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The rate at which energy is stored by organisms through the formation of organic matter is known as primary productivity. This process mainly occurs through photosynthesis in autotrophic organisms, such as plants and algae, and is measured in terms of biomass or carbon fixed per unit area or time.

In General, the Rate at Which Energy Is Stored by Organisms