Botany-Energy Flow
NEET Botany Energy Flow MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 12
If the biomass of producers in a terrestrial ecosystem is 1000 kg, and the energy transfer efficiency between trophic levels is 10%, what is the approximate biomass of the primary consumers?
A
100 kg
B
10 kg
C
900 kg
D
500 kg
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The energy transfer efficiency between trophic levels is 10%, so the biomass of primary consumers will be 10% of the producers' biomass, which is 100 kg from the initial 1000 kg of producers.
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