NEET Botany Energy Flow MCQ Question
Which of the following statements about energy flow in an ecosystem is correct?
Energy flow decreases at each trophic level.
All organisms at a trophic level contribute equally to energy flow.
Decomposers derive energy solely from living organisms.
Standing crop is a measure of energy at a specific time.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Energy flow decreases at each trophic level, as noted in the NCERT context. Additionally, the standing crop represents the mass of living organisms at a particular time, which is related to energy availability, but the key point here is the decreasing trend in energy flow.
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