NEET Botany Ecosystem Components MCQ Question
Consider a diagram of an ecological pyramid in a terrestrial ecosystem. If the base of the pyramid represents producers, which trophic level is represented by the apex of this pyramid?
Tertiary consumers
Primary consumers
Producers
Secondary consumers
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
In an ecological pyramid, the apex represents the top-level consumers, which are typically tertiary consumers, while the base represents producers.
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