NEET Botany Energy Flow MCQ Question
Which of the following statements about energy flow in ecosystems is correct?
Energy decreases at each trophic level, impacting the standing crop.
Decomposers are not dependent on the biomass of dead organisms for energy.
Producers capture all the solar energy available in the ecosystem.
Energy flow in an ecosystem is bidirectional between producers and consumers.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Energy decreases at successive trophic levels as each level relies on the lower levels for energy. This impacts the standing crop, which is the mass of living organisms at a given time.
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