NEET2014Botany-Ecology
NEET 2014 Botany Energy Flow in Ecosystems MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 12
If 20 J of energy is trapped at producer level, then how much energy will be available to peacock as food in the following chain? plant →mice →snake →peacock
A
0.02 J
B
0.002 J
C
0.2 J
D
0.0002 J
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
According to the 10% law of energy transfer in food chains, only 10% of energy is transferred to the next trophic level. Thus, 0.002 J will be available to the peacock.
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