NEET Botany Energy Flow MCQ Question
Which of the following statements about energy flow in ecosystems is correct?
Energy decreases as it moves through each trophic level.
Decomposers produce energy for primary consumers.
The standing crop represents the total energy available at all trophic levels.
Only producers capture solar energy for the ecosystem.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The amount of energy decreases at successive trophic levels, as stated in the NCERT context. Decomposers do not produce energy; they break down dead biomass, and the standing crop only represents living material at a specific level.
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