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Measuring Primary Productivity
How can primary productivity be measured in an aquatic ecosystem? To answer this question, you must first recall the equation for photosynthesis. Type the equation here.
Note: Because this lab focuses on dissolved O2, we don't include CO2 in our discussions. However, don't forget that CO2 plays a major role in both photosynthesis and cellular respiration. Primary productivity can be measured in three ways:
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