NEET Botany Energy Flow MCQ Question
Imagine a diagram showing an ecosystem's energy flow with arrows indicating transfer from one level to another. Which statement best describes the flow of energy in this system?
Energy is lost at each trophic level, primarily as heat.
Energy is gained at each trophic level due to biomass accumulation.
Energy remains constant across all trophic levels.
Energy is recycled indefinitely within the ecosystem.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Energy decreases at successive trophic levels as it is lost primarily as heat, making option A correct.
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