Botany-Energy Flow

NEET Botany Energy Flow MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 12

If a plant captures 5% of the photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) and the total incident solar radiation is 1000 units, how much energy is available for the next trophic level?

A

25 units

B

50 units

C

5 units

D

5 units

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

The plant captures 5% of PAR. Given that PAR is less than 50% of incident solar radiation, the calculation is 5% of 50% of 1000 units, which is 50 units.

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