This topic explores the fundamental biochemical processes governing energy flow in biological systems, specifically photosynthesis and respiration. It details how light energy is converted into chemical energy in producers and subsequently released for metabolic use or transferred through trophic levels in ecosystems. The study includes the quantification of energy transfer (biomass, GPP, NPP) and the essential recycling of nutrients, such as nitrogen and phosphorus, within the biosphere.
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