NEET Botany Energy Flow MCQ Question
If the standing crop biomass of a producer level in a terrestrial ecosystem is 1000 kg/ha, and the energy transfer efficiency to the next trophic level is 10%, what is the expected biomass of the primary consumers?
100 kg/ha
10 kg/ha
200 kg/ha
1 kg/ha
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Energy transfer efficiency between trophic levels is typically 10%, so the biomass of primary consumers would be 10% of the producers, i.e., 100 kg/ha.
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