NEET Botany Energy Flow MCQ Question
If the standing crop biomass at the producer level in an ecosystem is 500 kg/m², and only 10% of energy is transferred to the next trophic level, what is the expected biomass at the primary consumer level?
50 kg/m²
100 kg/m²
10 kg/m²
5 kg/m²
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
According to the NCERT context, only about 10% of energy is transferred from one trophic level to the next. Therefore, 10% of 500 kg/m² (producer level) results in 50 kg/m² at the primary consumer level.
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