NEET Botany Energy Flow MCQ Question
Which of the following combinations correctly describes energy flow and biomass distribution in an ecosystem?
The standing crop biomass is highest at the tertiary consumer level and energy decreases at each successive level.
Energy is efficiently transferred from producers to primary consumers, resulting in a large standing crop of herbivores.
The biomass of decomposers is generally greater than that of primary consumers, and energy flow is unidirectional.
Each trophic level relies on the biomass of the lower level for energy, and energy decreases as it moves up the food chain.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Each trophic level depends on the biomass of the lower level for energy, and as stated, the amount of energy decreases at successive trophic levels in an ecosystem.
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