Botany-Food Chains & Webs
NEET Botany Food Chains & Webs MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
Which of the following statements about food chains and webs are correct?
A
In a detritus food chain, energy is derived from decomposing organic matter.
B
Producers are organisms that can only be found at the top of the food chain.
C
Energy flow in ecosystems is bidirectional between producers and consumers.
D
The grazing food chain primarily involves living organisms capturing solar energy.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Statement A is correct as the detritus food chain begins with dead organic matter, while statements B and C are incorrect because producers are always at the base of the food chain, and energy flow is unidirectional from producers to consumers. Statement D is also correct as it describes the grazing food chain's process.
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