NEET Botany Energy Flow MCQ Question
Consider a diagram of an energy flow through a terrestrial ecosystem. Which of the following statements about the standing crop is correct?
Standing crop is the total mass of living organisms at a specific time.
Standing crop is only measured by the number of organisms.
Standing crop is most accurately measured using fresh weight.
Standing crop increases at higher trophic levels.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The standing crop is measured as the mass of living organisms (biomass) or the number in a unit area, and is best expressed in terms of dry weight for accuracy.
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