NEET Botany Energy Flow MCQ Question
Consider a diagram showing a pyramid of biomass in a grassland ecosystem. Which of the following statements best describes the distribution of biomass across different trophic levels in this ecosystem?
Biomass decreases sharply at higher trophic levels.
Biomass remains constant across all trophic levels.
Biomass increases at higher trophic levels.
Biomass is greatest at the apex of the pyramid.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
According to the NCERT context, the pyramid of biomass shows a sharp decrease in biomass at higher trophic levels, which is characteristic of terrestrial ecosystems like grasslands.
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