Botany-Energy Flow
NEET Botany Energy Flow MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Hard-Class 12
Which of the following statements about energy flow in ecosystems is correct?
A
Energy decreases as it moves through each trophic level.
B
Decomposers produce energy for primary consumers.
C
The standing crop represents the total energy available at all trophic levels.
D
Only producers capture solar energy for the ecosystem.
Correct Answer
Option A
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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