NEET Botany Energy Flow MCQ Question
Which of the following statements about energy flow in an ecosystem is correct?
Energy decreases at each trophic level, affecting the biomass available at higher levels.
Decomposers do not rely on detritus as an energy source after organisms die.
The biomass of a species is consistently measured in terms of fresh weight for accuracy.
Standing crop refers to the total energy content available in the ecosystem at one time.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Energy indeed decreases at successive trophic levels, limiting the biomass available at higher levels, as stated in the NCERT context. This is a fundamental aspect of energy flow within ecosystems.
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